Audi A4 vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Audi A4 · Nissan Altima

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

Side view
  • Length187.5 in
  • Height56.2 in
  • Wheelbase111.0 in
  • Ground clearance5.2 in
  • Curb weight3,682 lb – 3,726 lb
Front / width
  • 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 370 lb heavier (3,704 lb vs 3,335 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi A4 is 370 lb heavier (3,704 lb vs 3,335 lb)
  2. Length: Audi A4 is 5.4 in shorter (187.5 in vs 192.9 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Altima is 0.8 in taller (56.2 in vs 57.0 in)
  4. Width: Audi A4 is 0.2 in narrower (72.7 in vs 72.9 in)
  5. 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 A4Audi A4 is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Audi A4 · garage fit for Nissan Altima
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4Audi A4 is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4Based on length × width (Audi A4)

Dimension comparison

SpecAudi A4Nissan AltimaDifference
Length187.5 in192.9 in5.4 in
Width72.7 in72.9 in0.2 in
Height56.2 in57.0 in0.8 in
Wheelbase111.0 in111.2 in0.2 in
Ground clearance5.2 in5.2 in0.0 in
Curb weight3,704 lb3,335 lb370 lb

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