Audi S4 vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Audi S4 · Nissan Altima

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

Side view
  • Length176.7 in
  • Height54.9 in – 55.8 in
  • Wheelbase102.6 in
  • Curb weight3,593 lb – 3,704 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.7 in
  • Nissan Altima width70.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi S4 is 14.8 in shorter (176.7 in vs 191.5 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 2.3 in narrower (72.7 in vs 70.4 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 2.6 in taller (55.3 in vs 57.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (102.6 in vs 110.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi S4 is 537 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,112 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi S4 is 537 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,112 lb)
  2. Length: Audi S4 is 14.8 in shorter (176.7 in vs 191.5 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (102.6 in vs 110.2 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Altima is 2.6 in taller (55.3 in vs 57.9 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Altima is 2.3 in narrower (72.7 in vs 70.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S4Audi S4 is shorter by 14.8 in Check garage fit for Audi S4 · garage fit for Nissan Altima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan AltimaNissan Altima is narrower by 2.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi S4Based on length × width (Audi S4)

Dimension comparison

SpecAudi S4Nissan AltimaDifference
Length176.7 in191.5 in14.8 in
Width72.7 in70.4 in2.3 in
Height55.3 in57.9 in2.6 in
Wheelbase102.6 in110.2 in7.6 in
Curb weight3,649 lb3,112 lb537 lb

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