Audi A6 vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Audi A6 · Nissan Altima
- Length193.5 in – 194.2 in
- Height57.4 in – 58.2 in
- Wheelbase111.9 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,858 lb – 4,222 lb
- Width79.2 in
- Nissan Altima width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 7.7 in shorter (193.8 in vs 186.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 8.5 in narrower (79.2 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Audi A6 is 1.2 in taller (57.8 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A6 has a 4.6 in longer wheelbase (111.9 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A6 is 846 lb heavier (4,040 lb vs 3,195 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A6 is 846 lb heavier (4,040 lb vs 3,195 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 8.5 in narrower (79.2 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A6 has a 4.6 in longer wheelbase (111.9 in vs 107.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 7.7 in shorter (193.8 in vs 186.2 in)
- Height: Audi A6 is 1.2 in taller (57.8 in vs 56.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 7.7 in Check garage fit for Audi A6 · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 8.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A6 | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.8 in | 186.2 in | 7.7 in |
| Width | 79.2 in | 70.7 in | 8.5 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 56.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.9 in | 107.3 in | 4.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,040 lb | 3,195 lb | 846 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 193.5 in – 194.2 in).
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