Nissan Maxima vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Hyundai Sonata
- Length193.5 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase111.2 in
- Curb weight3,471 lb – 3,473 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Hyundai Sonata width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 6.6 in shorter (193.5 in vs 186.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 255 lb heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,218 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 255 lb heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,218 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 2.3 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.0 in)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 6.6 in shorter (193.5 in vs 186.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Sonata — Based on length × width (Hyundai Sonata)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.5 in | 186.9 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 106.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,472 lb | 3,218 lb | 255 lb |
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