Nissan Maxima vs Toyota Camry Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Toyota Camry
- Length190.6 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Curb weight3,556 lb – 3,579 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Toyota Camry width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Camry is 1.4 in shorter (190.6 in vs 189.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Camry is 1.5 in narrower (73.2 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Camry is 0.1 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 263 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,305 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 263 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,305 lb)
- Width: Toyota Camry is 1.5 in narrower (73.2 in vs 71.7 in)
- Length: Toyota Camry is 1.4 in shorter (190.6 in vs 189.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Camry is 0.1 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Camry — Toyota Camry is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Toyota Camry
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Camry — Toyota Camry is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Camry — Based on length × width (Toyota Camry)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Toyota Camry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.6 in | 189.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 57.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,568 lb | 3,305 lb | 263 lb |
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