Toyota Avalon vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Toyota Avalon · Nissan Maxima
- Length191.9 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Curb weight3,340 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Nissan Maxima width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 4.2 in shorter (191.9 in vs 187.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.8 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.0 in taller (56.7 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 292 lb heavier (3,340 lb vs 3,049 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 292 lb heavier (3,340 lb vs 3,049 lb)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 4.2 in shorter (191.9 in vs 187.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.0 in taller (56.7 in vs 55.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.8 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota Avalon · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Avalon | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.9 in | 187.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 69.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 55.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,340 lb | 3,049 lb | 292 lb |
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