Nissan Maxima vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Volkswagen Passat
- Length190.6 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Curb weight3,556 lb – 3,579 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in shorter (190.6 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 262 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,306 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 262 lb heavier (3,568 lb vs 3,306 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in taller (57.8 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in shorter (190.6 in vs 191.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.6 in | 191.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 58.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,568 lb | 3,306 lb | 262 lb |
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