Nissan Maxima vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Nissan Altima
- Length191.5 in
- Height56.3 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Curb weight3,220 lb – 3,308 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Nissan Altima width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: essentially the same
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in narrower (70.3 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 165 lb heavier (3,264 lb vs 3,099 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 165 lb heavier (3,264 lb vs 3,099 lb)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 110.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in narrower (70.3 in vs 70.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 191.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 57.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,264 lb | 3,099 lb | 165 lb |
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