Nissan Maxima vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Honda Accord

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length191.5 in
  • Height56.3 in – 57.1 in
  • Wheelbase108.3 in
  • Curb weight3,220 lb – 3,308 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.3 in
  • Honda Accord width71.3 in – 71.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Accord is 2.9 in shorter (191.5 in vs 188.6 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.1 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.4 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 90 lb heavier (3,264 lb vs 3,175 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 90 lb heavier (3,264 lb vs 3,175 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.5 in)
  3. Length: Honda Accord is 2.9 in shorter (191.5 in vs 188.6 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.1 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.4 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.4 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaHonda AccordDifference
Length191.5 in188.6 in2.9 in
Width70.3 in71.4 in1.1 in
Height56.7 in56.4 in0.3 in
Wheelbase108.3 in106.5 in1.8 in
Curb weight3,264 lb3,175 lb90 lb

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