Spec Sizes

Toyota Camry vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Toyota Camry · Nissan Maxima

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length188.5 in
  • Height55.4 in
  • Wheelbase105.2 in
  • Curb weight2,998 lb – 3,252 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in
  • Nissan Maxima width70.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Camry is 2.0 in shorter (188.5 in vs 190.5 in)
  • Width: Toyota Camry is 0.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.3 in)
  • Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.1 in taller (55.4 in vs 56.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (105.2 in vs 108.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 115 lb heavier (3,125 lb vs 3,240 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 115 lb heavier (3,125 lb vs 3,240 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (105.2 in vs 108.3 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Maxima is 1.1 in taller (55.4 in vs 56.5 in)
  4. Length: Toyota Camry is 2.0 in shorter (188.5 in vs 190.5 in)
  5. Width: Toyota Camry is 0.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Camry — Toyota Camry is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Toyota Camry · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Camry — Toyota Camry is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Camry — Based on length × width (Toyota Camry)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CamryNissan MaximaDifference
Length188.5 in190.5 in2.0 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in0.2 in
Height55.4 in56.5 in1.1 in
Wheelbase105.2 in108.3 in3.1 in
Curb weight3,125 lb3,240 lb115 lb

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