Toyota Avalon vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Toyota Avalon · Nissan Maxima
- Length195.9 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase113.0 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in – 5.3 in
- Curb weight3,560 lb – 3,704 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.1 in shorter (195.9 in vs 192.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (113.0 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 18 lb heavier (3,632 lb vs 3,614 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Maxima has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (113.0 in vs 109.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.1 in shorter (195.9 in vs 192.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.2 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 18 lb heavier (3,632 lb vs 3,614 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Toyota Avalon · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Avalon | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.9 in | 192.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 73.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 109.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 5.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,632 lb | 3,614 lb | 18 lb |
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