Acura TL vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Nissan Altima
- Length194.0 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 6.1 in
- Curb weight3,726 lb – 3,968 lb
- Width74.0 in
- Nissan Altima width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 8.2 in shorter (194.0 in vs 185.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 3.3 in narrower (74.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Acura TL is 0.3 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 628 lb heavier (3,847 lb vs 3,219 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 628 lb heavier (3,847 lb vs 3,219 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 3.3 in narrower (74.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 8.2 in shorter (194.0 in vs 185.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Height: Acura TL is 0.3 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 8.2 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.0 in | 185.8 in | 8.2 in |
| Width | 74.0 in | 70.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 107.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,847 lb | 3,219 lb | 628 lb |
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