Acura TL vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Nissan Altima
- Length189.3 in – 189.8 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance5.8 in – 5.9 in
- Curb weight3,623 lb – 3,674 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Nissan Altima width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura TL is 0.3 in shorter (189.6 in vs 189.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 487 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,162 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 487 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,162 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 109.3 in)
- Length: Acura TL is 0.3 in shorter (189.6 in vs 189.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TL — Acura TL is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in | 189.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 70.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 57.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 109.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,649 lb | 3,162 lb | 487 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 189.3 in – 189.8 in).
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