Volkswagen Passat vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Nissan Maxima
- Length188.0 in – 188.2 in
- Height58.0 in – 59.7 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight3,206 lb – 3,819 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Nissan Maxima width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 6.3 in shorter (188.1 in vs 194.4 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 111.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 73 lb heavier (3,513 lb vs 3,585 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 111.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 6.3 in shorter (188.1 in vs 194.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 73 lb heavier (3,513 lb vs 3,585 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 58.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.1 in | 194.4 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 58.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 111.2 in | 4.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,513 lb | 3,585 lb | 73 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.0 in – 188.2 in).
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