Nissan Maxima vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Hyundai Sonata
- Length190.5 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Curb weight3,186 lb – 3,294 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Hyundai Sonata width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 5.1 in shorter (190.5 in vs 185.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 170 lb heavier (3,240 lb vs 3,071 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 170 lb heavier (3,240 lb vs 3,071 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 5.1 in shorter (190.5 in vs 185.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.3 in narrower (70.3 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 5.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.5 in | 185.4 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 71.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 55.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,240 lb | 3,071 lb | 170 lb |
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