Nissan Maxima vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Volkswagen Passat
- Length187.7 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,012 lb – 3,085 lb
- Width69.7 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.5 in – 86.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.8 in shorter (187.7 in vs 183.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 7.8 in narrower (69.7 in vs 77.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.5 in taller (55.7 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 203 lb heavier (3,049 lb vs 3,251 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 7.8 in narrower (69.7 in vs 77.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 203 lb heavier (3,049 lb vs 3,251 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.5 in taller (55.7 in vs 58.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.8 in shorter (187.7 in vs 183.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 7.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.7 in | 183.9 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 77.5 in | 7.8 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 58.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,049 lb | 3,251 lb | 203 lb |
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