Toyota Camry vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Camry · Nissan Maxima
- Length189.2 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,190 lb – 3,420 lb
- 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: Toyota Camry is 0.1 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 263 lb heavier (3,305 lb vs 3,568 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 263 lb heavier (3,305 lb vs 3,568 lb)
- Width: Toyota Camry is 1.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.2 in)
- Length: Toyota Camry is 1.4 in shorter (189.2 in vs 190.6 in)
- Height: Toyota Camry is 0.1 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.8 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
| Spec | Toyota Camry | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.2 in | 190.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,305 lb | 3,568 lb | 263 lb |
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