The current Nissan Maxima is 190.6″ long, 73.2″ wide, on a 109.4″ wheelbase, weighing 3,594 lb. Since 1985 it has grown 5% in length and gained 16% in weight. At 15.9 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Nissan Maxima generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1988 | 181.9″ | 66.5″ | 55.1″ | 100.4″ | 3,100 lb |
| 1989–1994 | 187.8″ | 69.3″ | 55.1″ | 104.3″ | 3,142 lb |
| 1995–1999 | 187.8″ | 69.7″ | 55.9″ | 106.3″ | 3,018 lb |
| 2000–2003 | 190.6″ | 70.5″ | 56.7″ | 108.3″ | 3,199 lb |
| 2004–2008 | 193.7″ | 70.5″ | 57.1″ | 111.8″ | 3,463 lb |
| 2009–2025 | 190.6″ | 73.2″ | 57.9″ | 109.4″ | 3,594 lb |
From 1985 to today the Maxima gained 8.7″ of length (5%) and 494 lb of weight (16%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Maxima year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 40 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 192.9″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 2024 | 192.9″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 2023 | 192.9″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 2022 | 192.9″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 2021 | 192.9″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 2020 | 192.9″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 2019 | 192.9″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 2018 | 192.9″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 2017 | 192.9″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 2016 | 192.9″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 2014 | 190.6″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 2013 | 190.6″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 2012 | 190.6″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 2011 | 190.6″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 2010 | 190.6″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 2009 | 190.6″ | 73.2″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 2008 | 193.7″ | 70.5″ | 111.8″ | 1 | |
| 2007 | 193.7″ | 70.5″ | 111.8″ | 1 | |
| 2006 | 193.7″ | 70.5″ | 111.8″ | 1 | |
| 2005 | 193.7″ | 70.5″ | 111.8″ | 1 | |
| 2004 | 193.7″ | 70.5″ | 111.8″ | 1 | |
| 2003 | 191.3″ | 70.5″ | 108.3″ | 2 | |
| 2002 | 191.3″ | 70.5″ | 108.3″ | 1 | |
| 2001 | 190.6″ | 70.5″ | 108.3″ | 1 | |
| 2000 | 190.6″ | 70.5″ | 108.3″ | 1 | |
| 1999 | 189.4″ | 69.7″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 1998 | 189.4″ | 69.7″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 1997 | 187.8″ | 69.7″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 1996 | 187.8″ | 69.7″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 1995 | 187.8″ | 69.7″ | 106.3″ | 1 | |
| 1994 | 187.8″ | 69.3″ | 104.3″ | 1 | |
| 1993 | 187.8″ | 69.3″ | 104.3″ | 1 | |
| 1992 | 187.8″ | 69.3″ | 104.3″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 187.8″ | 69.3″ | 104.3″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 187.8″ | 69.3″ | 104.3″ | 1 | |
| 1989 | 187.8″ | 69.3″ | 104.3″ | 1 | |
| 1988 | 181.9″ | 66.5″ | 100.4″ | 1 | |
| 1987 | 181.9″ | 66.5″ | 100.4″ | 2 | |
| 1986 | 182.3″ | 66.5″ | 100.4″ | 2 | |
| 1985 | 181.9″ | 66.5″ | 100.4″ | 2 |
Will a Maxima fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.9 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.9 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.1 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 978 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 73.2″ | 73.2″ | +0.0″ |
| Wheelbase | 109.4″ | 110.6″ | -1.2″ |
| Curb weight | 3,594 lb | 3,887 lb | -293 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Nissan Maxima?
190.6″ (15′ 11″) in its current generation, 73.2″ wide and 57.9″ tall.
How much does a Nissan Maxima weigh?
3,594 lb at the kerb, which is 16% more than the first generation we hold from 1985.
Will a Maxima fit in a garage?
At 15.9 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Maxima got bigger over the years?
Yes — 8.7″ longer and 494 lb heavier since 1985, across 6 generations. Weight grew 16%, far faster than length.