Nissan Maxima vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 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 width72.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in shorter (190.6 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.2 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 336 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,232 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 336 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,232 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.0 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 0.9 in shorter (190.6 in vs 191.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.2 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 0.9 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
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.6 in | 191.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 58.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,568 lb | 3,232 lb | 336 lb |
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