Maxima never competed directly with Camry or Accord,that w as the slot for the Stanza/Altima. The Maximas main competitor was the Cressida for years until it died in 93, and the Max has always been a 'tweener" car which is higher than Cam/Accord and lower than TL/ES300.


Specifications Toyota Avalon 4-door sedan
Wheelbase, in. 107.1
Overall Length, in. 191.9
Overall Width, in. 71.7
Overall Height, in. 57.1
Curb Weight, lbs. 3417
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 15.9
Standard Payload, lbs. --
Fuel Capacity, gals. 18.5
Seating Capacity 6
Front Head Room, in. 38.7
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 41.7
Rear Head Room, in. 37.9
Min. Rear Leg Room, in. 40.1
105.6 total in cubic space (interior)


Specifications Nissan Maxima 4-door sedan
Wheelbase, in. 111.2
Overall Length, in. 193.5
Overall Width, in. 71.7
Overall Height, in. 58.3
Curb Weight, lbs. 3432
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 15.5
Standard Payload, lbs. --
Fuel Capacity, gals. 20.0
Seating Capacity 5
Front Head Room, in. 39.7
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 43.6
Rear Head Room, in. 37.1
Min. Rear Leg Room, in. 36.5
total volume 103.6

According to the EPA the Max is still considered Mid size and the Avalon is Full Size, as we can se the Max gives way nearly 4 inches to the Avalon in rear seat leg room which is a lot. The Max is in nearly directly between the Avalon and G35 Sedan interior size at 105.6/103.6 and 101 c.f respectively.