Audi A4 vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Audi A4 · Nissan Altima
- Length187.5 in
- Height56.2 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.2 in
- Curb weight3,417 lb – 3,627 lb
- Width72.7 in
- Nissan Altima width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A4 is 5.4 in shorter (187.5 in vs 192.9 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.2 in narrower (72.7 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: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 185 lb heavier (3,522 lb vs 3,337 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 185 lb heavier (3,522 lb vs 3,337 lb)
- Length: Audi A4 is 5.4 in shorter (187.5 in vs 192.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.8 in taller (56.2 in vs 57.0 in)
- Width: Audi A4 is 0.2 in narrower (72.7 in vs 72.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 111.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Audi A4 · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A4 | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.5 in | 192.9 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 72.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 57.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 111.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,522 lb | 3,337 lb | 185 lb |
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