Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Toyota Camry Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Toyota Camry

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

Side view
  • Length190.5 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase108.3 in
  • Curb weight3,186 lb – 3,294 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.3 in
  • Toyota Camry width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Camry is 2.0 in shorter (190.5 in vs 188.5 in)
  • Width: Toyota Camry is 0.2 in narrower (70.3 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.1 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 105.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 115 lb heavier (3,240 lb vs 3,125 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 115 lb heavier (3,240 lb vs 3,125 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 105.2 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.1 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.4 in)
  4. Length: Toyota Camry is 2.0 in shorter (190.5 in vs 188.5 in)
  5. Width: Toyota Camry is 0.2 in narrower (70.3 in vs 70.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Camry — Toyota Camry is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Toyota Camry
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Camry — Toyota Camry is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Camry — Based on length × width (Toyota Camry)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaToyota CamryDifference
Length190.5 in188.5 in2.0 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in0.2 in
Height56.5 in55.4 in1.1 in
Wheelbase108.3 in105.2 in3.1 in
Curb weight3,240 lb3,125 lb115 lb

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