Volkswagen Passat vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Nissan Maxima
- Length187.6 in – 188.0 in
- Height58.0 in – 59.7 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight3,330 lb – 3,453 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.8 in shorter (187.8 in vs 190.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 161 lb heavier (3,392 lb vs 3,553 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 161 lb heavier (3,392 lb vs 3,553 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 109.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.1 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.8 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 2.8 in shorter (187.8 in vs 190.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 190.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 57.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 109.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,392 lb | 3,553 lb | 161 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 187.6 in – 188.0 in).
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