Nissan Maxima vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Volkswagen Passat
- Length191.5 in
- Height56.3 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Curb weight3,220 lb – 3,308 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 6.8 in shorter (191.5 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in narrower (70.3 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 376 lb heavier (3,264 lb vs 3,640 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 376 lb heavier (3,264 lb vs 3,640 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 6.8 in shorter (191.5 in vs 184.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in narrower (70.3 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 184.8 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 68.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 58.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,264 lb | 3,640 lb | 376 lb |
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