Nissan Maxima vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Nissan Altima
- Length190.6 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Curb weight3,556 lb – 3,579 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Nissan Altima width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 4.8 in shorter (190.6 in vs 185.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 2.5 in narrower (73.2 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.8 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 349 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,219 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 349 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,219 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 2.5 in narrower (73.2 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 4.8 in shorter (190.6 in vs 185.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.8 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.6 in | 185.8 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 57.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 107.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,568 lb | 3,219 lb | 349 lb |
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