Nissan Maxima vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Honda Accord
- Length194.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase111.2 in
- Curb weight3,579 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Honda Accord width72.7 in – 72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Accord is 1.8 in shorter (194.4 in vs 192.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 109.1 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 175 lb heavier (3,585 lb vs 3,411 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 175 lb heavier (3,585 lb vs 3,411 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 109.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.8 in)
- Length: Honda Accord is 1.8 in shorter (194.4 in vs 192.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Accord — Honda Accord is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Honda Accord
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Honda Accord | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.4 in | 192.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 109.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,585 lb | 3,411 lb | 175 lb |
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