Toyota Camry vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Toyota Camry · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length189.2 in
  • Height57.7 in – 57.9 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in
  • Curb weight3,263 lb – 3,516 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Nissan Maxima width73.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Camry is 1.4 in shorter (189.2 in vs 190.6 in)
  • Width: Toyota Camry is 1.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.2 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 178 lb heavier (3,390 lb vs 3,568 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 178 lb heavier (3,390 lb vs 3,568 lb)
  2. Width: Toyota Camry is 1.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.2 in)
  3. Length: Toyota Camry is 1.4 in shorter (189.2 in vs 190.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Camry — Toyota Camry is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Camry · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Camry — Toyota Camry is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Camry — Based on length × width (Toyota Camry)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CamryNissan MaximaDifference
Length189.2 in190.6 in1.4 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in1.5 in
Height57.8 in57.8 in0.0 in
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in0.0 in
Ground clearance6.0 in——
Curb weight3,390 lb3,568 lb178 lb

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