Subaru Legacy vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Nissan Maxima
- Length184.4 in – 187.4 in
- Height55.7 in – 59.6 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,255 lb – 3,450 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Nissan Maxima width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.6 in shorter (185.9 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.6 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 89 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,264 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.6 in shorter (185.9 in vs 191.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 89 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 3,264 lb)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.6 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 191.5 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 70.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 108.3 in | 4.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,353 lb | 3,264 lb | 89 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.4 in – 187.4 in).
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