Audi A4 vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Audi A4 · Nissan Altima

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length186.1 in
  • Height56.2 in
  • Wheelbase111.0 in
  • Ground clearance8.0 in
  • Curb weight3,450 lb – 3,627 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.5 in
  • Nissan Altima width72.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi A4 is 6.8 in shorter (186.1 in vs 192.9 in)
  • Width: Audi A4 is 0.4 in narrower (72.5 in vs 72.9 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 0.8 in taller (56.2 in vs 57.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 111.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Audi A4 has 2.8 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 5.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi A4 is 202 lb heavier (3,539 lb vs 3,337 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Audi A4 has 2.8 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 5.2 in)
  2. Curb weight: Audi A4 is 202 lb heavier (3,539 lb vs 3,337 lb)
  3. Length: Audi A4 is 6.8 in shorter (186.1 in vs 192.9 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Altima is 0.8 in taller (56.2 in vs 57.0 in)
  5. Width: Audi A4 is 0.4 in narrower (72.5 in vs 72.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4Audi A4 is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Audi A4 · garage fit for Nissan Altima
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4Audi A4 is narrower by 0.4 in
  • More ground clearanceAudi A4Audi A4 has 2.8 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4Based on length × width (Audi A4)

Dimension comparison

SpecAudi A4Nissan AltimaDifference
Length186.1 in192.9 in6.8 in
Width72.5 in72.9 in0.4 in
Height56.2 in57.0 in0.8 in
Wheelbase111.0 in111.2 in0.2 in
Ground clearance8.0 in5.2 in2.8 in
Curb weight3,539 lb3,337 lb202 lb

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