FORCAR
Go Pro

Nissan Maxima Specs

Since 1985 the Maxima has grown 11″ in length and gained 487 lb: weight rose 16%, length only 6%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 7 generations · 1985–2025 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2025 Nissan Maxima is 192.9″ long, 73.2″ wide and 56.7″ tall on a 109.4″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,587 lb. At 16.1 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.9 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Nissan Maxima generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 1989, when the new car was 5.9″ longer than the 1985–1988 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2004: 264 lb heavier than before. The current car, sold since 2016, is 2.3″ longer than the 2009–2014 one.

FIG.01·Nissan Maxima dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1985–1988181.9″66.5″55.1″100.4″3,100 lb
1989–1994187.8″69.3″55.1″104.3″3,142 lb
1995–1999187.8″69.7″55.9″106.3″3,018 lb
2000–2003190.6″70.5″56.7″108.3″3,199 lb
2004–2008193.7″70.5″57.1″111.8″3,463 lb
2009–2014190.6″73.2″57.9″109.4″3,594 lb
2016–2025192.9″73.2″56.7″109.4″3,565 lb
ROWS 7·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Maxima year by year

FIG.02·Nissan Maxima dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2025192.9″73.2″109.4″3,587 lb1
2024192.9″73.2″109.4″3,587 lb1
2023192.9″73.2″109.4″3,587 lb1
2022192.9″73.2″109.4″3,587 lb1
2021192.9″73.2″109.4″3,587 lb1
2020192.9″73.2″109.4″3,587 lb1
2019192.9″73.2″109.4″3,587 lb1
2018192.9″73.2″109.4″3,587 lb1
2017192.9″73.2″109.4″3,587 lb1
2016192.9″73.2″109.4″3,565 lb1
2014190.6″73.2″109.4″3,574 lb1
2013190.6″73.2″109.4″3,574 lb1
2012190.6″73.2″109.4″3,594 lb1
2011190.6″73.2″109.4″3,594 lb1
2010190.6″73.2″109.4″3,594 lb1
2009190.6″73.2″109.4″3,594 lb1
2008193.7″70.5″111.8″3,618 lb1
2007193.7″70.5″111.8″3,618 lb1
2006193.7″70.5″111.8″3,474 lb1
2005193.7″70.5″111.8″3,463 lb1
2004193.7″70.5″111.8″3,463 lb1
2003191.3″70.5″108.3″3,256 lb2
2002191.3″70.5″108.3″3,217 lb1
2001190.6″70.5″108.3″3,199 lb1
2000190.6″70.5″108.3″3,199 lb1
1999189.4″69.7″106.3″3,018 lb1
1998189.4″69.7″106.3″3,025 lb1
1997187.8″69.7″106.3″3,018 lb1
1996187.8″69.7″106.3″3,018 lb1
1995187.8″69.7″106.3″3,018 lb1
1994187.8″69.3″104.3″3,146 lb1
1993187.8″69.3″104.3″3,142 lb1
1992187.8″69.3″104.3″3,142 lb1
1991187.8″69.3″104.3″3,142 lb1
1990187.8″69.3″104.3″3,142 lb1
1989187.8″69.3″104.3″3,142 lb1
1988181.9″66.5″100.4″3,060 lb1
1987181.9″66.5″100.4″3,060 lb2
1986182.3″66.5″100.4″3,100 lb2
1985181.9″66.5″100.4″3,100 lb2
ROWS 40·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Maxima on the used market

In 1,094 Maxima listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2009–2014 car is the most common: 465 of them (43%), at an average asking price of $4,873. The current 2016–2025 car averages $11,347. ForCar visitors have decoded 96 Maxima VINs; the most checked model years are 2017, 2016 and 2018.

FIG.05·Nissan Maxima generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2016–202538835%$11,347110,926 mi
2009–201446543%$4,873153,525 mi
2004–200813512%$3,257144,288 mi
2000–2003817%$3,154156,833 mi
1995–1999192%$3,589157,933 mi
Other years5<1%$6,500121,150 mi
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Maxima fit

FIG.02·Nissan Maxima — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.1 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.1 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.1 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Nissan Maxima against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 999 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width73.2″73.6″−0.4″
Wheelbase109.4″111.4″−2.0″
Curb weight3,587 lb3,973 lb−386 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Maxima against its rivals

Next to the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Hyundai Elantra, the Maxima is the heaviest of the four.

FIG.04·Nissan Maxima against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Nissan Maxima (this car)2025192.9″73.2″3,587 lb
Toyota Camry2026193.7″72.4″3,560 lb
Honda Accord2026195.7″73.2″3,391 lb
Hyundai Elantra2026185.4″71.7″2,846 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
Upgrade to Pro

Specs vary by trim. Yours decodes from the VIN.

  • Exact build, engine and factory options for one VIN
  • The original window sticker as it left the factory
  • What that specific configuration is worth today
  • Decode a whole list of VINs at once
  • No ads, on every page
  • No ads, no tracking — and much more
See plans → Start free →
Free plan available — no credit card needed
Everything on the Nissan Maxima
Recalls119 campaignsFuel economy25 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems7,164 complaintsCheck a VINAgainst this exact buildCargo space33 cu ftUsed prices1,817 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1981–2023

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Maxima bigger than the 2024?

No. The 2025 and 2024 Maxima are the same size and weight.

Which Maxima years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 1989, 1995, 2000, 2004, 2009 and 2016. Model years inside each range, such as 2016–2025, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the Maxima or the Toyota Camry?

The 2026 Toyota Camry is 0.8″ longer and within 50 lb in weight than the 2025 Maxima.

How much does a used Maxima cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $3,589 for the 1995–1999 car to $11,347 for the 2016–2025 one, across 1,094 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 40 Maxima model years, 1985 to 2025. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
Found this useful?

Mark ForCar as a preferred source and our data shows up first in your Google results. One click, no account.

Prefer ForCar →