Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Nissan Altima

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length190.5 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase108.3 in
  • Curb weight3,186 lb – 3,294 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.3 in
  • Nissan Altima width69.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Altima is 4.7 in shorter (190.5 in vs 185.8 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in narrower (70.3 in vs 69.1 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.6 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 286 lb heavier (3,240 lb vs 2,954 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 286 lb heavier (3,240 lb vs 2,954 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 103.1 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Altima is 4.7 in shorter (190.5 in vs 185.8 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in narrower (70.3 in vs 69.1 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.6 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Nissan Altima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaNissan AltimaDifference
Length190.5 in185.8 in4.7 in
Width70.3 in69.1 in1.2 in
Height56.5 in55.9 in0.6 in
Wheelbase108.3 in103.1 in5.2 in
Curb weight3,240 lb2,954 lb286 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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