Nissan Maxima vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Volkswagen Passat
- Length192.8 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight3,471 lb – 3,593 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 0.9 in shorter (192.8 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 115 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,417 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 115 lb heavier (3,532 lb vs 3,417 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 0.9 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
- More ground clearanceNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.8 in | 191.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 58.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 5.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,532 lb | 3,417 lb | 115 lb |
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