Nissan Maxima vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Toyota Avalon
- Length192.8 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,565 lb – 3,676 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Toyota Avalon width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.1 in shorter (192.8 in vs 195.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.4 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.2 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 113.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Avalon has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 22 lb heavier (3,621 lb vs 3,643 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Avalon has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 113.0 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.1 in shorter (192.8 in vs 195.9 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 22 lb heavier (3,621 lb vs 3,643 lb)
- 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 3.1 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
- More ground clearanceToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.8 in | 195.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 113.0 in | 3.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,621 lb | 3,643 lb | 22 lb |
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