Nissan Maxima vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Nissan Altima
- Length192.8 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,552 lb – 3,676 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Nissan Altima width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 0.1 in shorter (192.8 in vs 192.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.3 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 277 lb heavier (3,614 lb vs 3,337 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 277 lb heavier (3,614 lb vs 3,337 lb)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.3 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima has 0.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.8 in | 192.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 111.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,614 lb | 3,337 lb | 277 lb |
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