Nissan Maxima vs Toyota Camry Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Toyota Camry
- Length194.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase111.2 in
- Curb weight3,579 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Toyota Camry width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Camry is 5.2 in shorter (194.4 in vs 189.2 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 196 lb heavier (3,585 lb vs 3,390 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 196 lb heavier (3,585 lb vs 3,390 lb)
- Length: Toyota Camry is 5.2 in shorter (194.4 in vs 189.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 109.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.5 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Camry — Toyota Camry is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Toyota Camry
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Camry — Based on length × width (Toyota Camry)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Toyota Camry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.4 in | 189.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 109.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,585 lb | 3,390 lb | 196 lb |
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