Volkswagen Passat vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Nissan Maxima
- Length191.6 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Curb weight3,166 lb – 3,446 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in shorter (191.6 in vs 190.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 262 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 3,568 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 262 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 3,568 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 109.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 1.0 in shorter (191.6 in vs 190.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.6 in | 190.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 73.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 109.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,306 lb | 3,568 lb | 262 lb |
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