Nissan Maxima vs Toyota Camry Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Toyota Camry

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

Side view
  • Length187.7 in
  • Height55.7 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,012 lb – 3,085 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.7 in
  • Toyota Camry width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 0.8 in shorter (187.7 in vs 188.5 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.4 in narrower (69.7 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in taller (55.7 in vs 55.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 77 lb heavier (3,049 lb vs 3,125 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 77 lb heavier (3,049 lb vs 3,125 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.2 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.4 in narrower (69.7 in vs 70.1 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in taller (55.7 in vs 55.4 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Maxima is 0.8 in shorter (187.7 in vs 188.5 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaToyota CamryDifference
Length187.7 in188.5 in0.8 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in0.4 in
Height55.7 in55.4 in0.3 in
Wheelbase106.3 in105.2 in1.1 in
Curb weight3,049 lb3,125 lb77 lb

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