Subaru Legacy vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Nissan Maxima
- Length186.2 in – 188.7 in
- Height56.1 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,200 lb – 3,435 lb
- Width68.1 in
- Nissan Maxima width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 6.1 in shorter (187.4 in vs 193.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 3.6 in narrower (68.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.2 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 111.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 155 lb heavier (3,318 lb vs 3,472 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 111.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 3.6 in narrower (68.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 155 lb heavier (3,318 lb vs 3,472 lb)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 6.1 in shorter (187.4 in vs 193.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.2 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 3.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 193.5 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 71.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 58.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 111.2 in | 6.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,318 lb | 3,472 lb | 155 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.2 in – 188.7 in).
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