Nissan Maxima vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Honda Accord

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

Side view
  • Length190.6 in
  • Height57.8 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Curb weight3,556 lb – 3,579 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.2 in
  • Honda Accord width72.7 in – 72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.0 in shorter (190.6 in vs 192.6 in)
  • Width: Honda Accord is 0.5 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 109.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 157 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,411 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 157 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,411 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.0 in shorter (190.6 in vs 192.6 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.3 in)
  4. Width: Honda Accord is 0.5 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.8 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 109.1 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaHonda AccordDifference
Length190.6 in192.6 in2.0 in
Width73.2 in72.8 in0.5 in
Height57.8 in57.3 in0.5 in
Wheelbase109.3 in109.1 in0.2 in
Curb weight3,568 lb3,411 lb157 lb

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