Nissan Maxima vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Hyundai Sonata
- Length187.7 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,012 lb – 3,085 lb
- Width69.7 in
- Hyundai Sonata width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 2.3 in shorter (187.7 in vs 185.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.9 in narrower (69.7 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.2 in taller (55.7 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 51 lb heavier (3,049 lb vs 3,099 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.9 in narrower (69.7 in vs 71.6 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Sonata is 51 lb heavier (3,049 lb vs 3,099 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 2.3 in shorter (187.7 in vs 185.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.2 in taller (55.7 in vs 55.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.7 in | 185.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 55.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,049 lb | 3,099 lb | 51 lb |
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