Nissan Maxima vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Toyota Avalon
- Length190.6 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Curb weight3,540 lb – 3,565 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Toyota Avalon width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 6.6 in shorter (190.6 in vs 197.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.4 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.7 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.0 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 6.6 in shorter (190.6 in vs 197.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.0 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.7 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.4 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.6 in | 197.2 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 58.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 111.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,553 lb | 3,550 lb | 3 lb |
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