Nissan Maxima vs Kia K5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Kia K5
- Length192.8 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,565 lb – 3,676 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Kia K5 width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in shorter (192.8 in vs 193.1 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Kia K5 is 0.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia K5 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 449 lb heavier (3,621 lb vs 3,172 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 449 lb heavier (3,621 lb vs 3,172 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia K5 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.2 in)
- Height: Kia K5 is 0.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.9 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in shorter (192.8 in vs 193.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Kia K5
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Kia K5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.8 in | 193.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.2 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,621 lb | 3,172 lb | 449 lb |
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