Nissan Maxima vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Volkswagen Passat
- Length194.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase111.2 in
- Curb weight3,579 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 6.3 in shorter (194.4 in vs 188.1 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 73 lb heavier (3,585 lb vs 3,513 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 106.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 6.3 in shorter (194.4 in vs 188.1 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 73 lb heavier (3,585 lb vs 3,513 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.4 in | 188.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 106.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,585 lb | 3,513 lb | 73 lb |
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