Audi A4 vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Audi A4 · Nissan Altima
- Length185.1 in
- Height56.2 in
- Wheelbase110.6 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,516 lb – 3,627 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Nissan Altima width72.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A4 is 6.4 in shorter (185.1 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.1 in narrower (71.9 in vs 72.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.8 in taller (56.2 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Altima has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 340 lb heavier (3,572 lb vs 3,232 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Altima has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 340 lb heavier (3,572 lb vs 3,232 lb)
- Length: Audi A4 is 6.4 in shorter (185.1 in vs 191.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.8 in taller (56.2 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 109.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Audi A4 · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Altima — Nissan Altima has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A4 | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 191.5 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 72.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 58.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 109.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,572 lb | 3,232 lb | 340 lb |
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