Nissan Maxima vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Volkswagen Passat
- Length193.5 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase111.2 in
- Curb weight3,471 lb – 3,473 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 8.8 in shorter (193.5 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 3.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 54 lb heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,526 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 8.8 in shorter (193.5 in vs 184.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 106.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 3.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 68.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 54 lb heavier (3,472 lb vs 3,526 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.5 in | 184.8 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 68.7 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 106.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,472 lb | 3,526 lb | 54 lb |
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