Nissan Maxima vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Honda Accord

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

Side view
  • Length194.4 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase111.2 in
  • Curb weight3,579 lb – 3,591 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Honda Accord width71.3 in – 71.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Accord is 5.0 in shorter (194.4 in vs 189.4 in)
  • Width: Honda Accord is 0.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.4 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 106.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 341 lb heavier (3,585 lb vs 3,244 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 341 lb heavier (3,585 lb vs 3,244 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 106.5 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.5 in)
  4. Length: Honda Accord is 5.0 in shorter (194.4 in vs 189.4 in)
  5. Width: Honda Accord is 0.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda AccordHonda Accord is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Honda Accord
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda AccordHonda Accord is narrower by 0.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda AccordBased on length × width (Honda Accord)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaHonda AccordDifference
Length194.4 in189.4 in5.0 in
Width71.7 in71.4 in0.3 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in1.8 in
Wheelbase111.2 in106.5 in4.7 in
Curb weight3,585 lb3,244 lb341 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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