Nissan Maxima vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Toyota Avalon
- Length192.8 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,478 lb – 3,608 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Toyota Avalon width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.5 in shorter (192.8 in vs 195.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 1.0 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Avalon has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Avalon has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.5 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 1.0 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.2 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 2.5 in shorter (192.8 in vs 195.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon has 0.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.8 in | 195.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 111.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 3,544 lb | 1 lb |
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