Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Toyota Avalon

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

Side view
  • Length193.5 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase111.2 in
  • Curb weight3,471 lb – 3,473 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Toyota Avalon width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.7 in shorter (193.5 in vs 197.2 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.2 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 111.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 73 lb heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,545 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 73 lb heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,545 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.7 in shorter (193.5 in vs 197.2 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Maxima is 1.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.8 in)
  4. Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.2 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.5 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 111.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 1.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaToyota AvalonDifference
Length193.5 in197.2 in3.7 in
Width71.7 in72.8 in1.1 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in0.2 in
Wheelbase111.2 in111.0 in0.2 in
Curb weight3,472 lb3,545 lb73 lb

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