Nissan Maxima vs Hyundai Sonata Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Hyundai Sonata
- Length192.8 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,478 lb – 3,608 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Hyundai Sonata width73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 1.7 in shorter (192.8 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 1.6 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 139 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,404 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 139 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,404 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Sonata is 1.6 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Sonata has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Length: Hyundai Sonata is 1.7 in shorter (192.8 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Sonata — Hyundai Sonata is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Hyundai Sonata
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Hyundai Sonata | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.8 in | 191.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 58.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 3,404 lb | 139 lb |
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