Nissan Maxima vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Honda Accord
- Length192.8 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,565 lb – 3,676 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Honda Accord width73.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.3 in shorter (192.8 in vs 196.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.3 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 0.6 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 331 lb heavier (3,621 lb vs 3,290 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 331 lb heavier (3,621 lb vs 3,290 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.4 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.3 in shorter (192.8 in vs 196.1 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 0.6 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Honda Accord
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Honda Accord | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.8 in | 196.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 111.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,621 lb | 3,290 lb | 331 lb |
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