Volkswagen Passat vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Nissan Maxima
- Length183.8 in – 184.1 in
- Height57.4 in – 59.0 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in – 106.5 in
- Curb weight3,122 lb – 3,380 lb
- Width68.5 in – 86.5 in
- Nissan Maxima width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.8 in shorter (183.9 in vs 187.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 7.8 in narrower (77.5 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.5 in taller (58.2 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 203 lb heavier (3,251 lb vs 3,049 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 7.8 in narrower (77.5 in vs 69.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 203 lb heavier (3,251 lb vs 3,049 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.5 in taller (58.2 in vs 55.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 3.8 in shorter (183.9 in vs 187.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 7.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.9 in | 187.7 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 69.7 in | 7.8 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 55.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 106.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,251 lb | 3,049 lb | 203 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 183.8 in – 184.1 in).
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