Acura TL vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Nissan Altima
- Length189.3 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Curb weight3,580 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Nissan Altima width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura TL is 3.1 in shorter (189.3 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.9 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 432 lb heavier (3,580 lb vs 3,149 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 432 lb heavier (3,580 lb vs 3,149 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 110.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.9 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.6 in)
- Length: Acura TL is 3.1 in shorter (189.3 in vs 192.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TL — Acura TL is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.3 in | 192.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 70.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 57.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 110.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,580 lb | 3,149 lb | 432 lb |
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