Audi A4 vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Audi A4 · Nissan Altima
- Length186.1 in
- Height56.2 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,450 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Nissan Altima width72.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A4 is 5.8 in shorter (186.1 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.5 in narrower (72.5 in vs 72.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.7 in taller (56.2 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Altima has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 113 lb heavier (3,450 lb vs 3,337 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Altima has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 113 lb heavier (3,450 lb vs 3,337 lb)
- Length: Audi A4 is 5.8 in shorter (186.1 in vs 191.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.7 in taller (56.2 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 109.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Audi A4 · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Altima — Nissan Altima has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A4 | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.1 in | 191.9 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 72.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 57.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 109.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 5.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,450 lb | 3,337 lb | 113 lb |
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