Audi S4 vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Audi S4 · Nissan Altima

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

Side view
  • Length185.7 in
  • Height55.4 in
  • Wheelbase110.7 in
  • Ground clearance4.7 in
  • Curb weight3,869 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.9 in
  • Nissan Altima width72.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi S4 is 6.2 in shorter (185.7 in vs 191.9 in)
  • Width: Audi S4 is 0.1 in narrower (71.9 in vs 72.0 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 2.5 in taller (55.4 in vs 57.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Audi S4 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Altima has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi S4 is 539 lb heavier (3,869 lb vs 3,330 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi S4 is 539 lb heavier (3,869 lb vs 3,330 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Nissan Altima has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.4 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Altima is 2.5 in taller (55.4 in vs 57.9 in)
  4. Length: Audi S4 is 6.2 in shorter (185.7 in vs 191.9 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Audi S4 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 109.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S4Audi S4 is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Audi S4 · garage fit for Nissan Altima
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi S4Audi S4 is narrower by 0.1 in
  • More ground clearanceNissan AltimaNissan Altima has 0.7 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi S4Based on length × width (Audi S4)

Dimension comparison

SpecAudi S4Nissan AltimaDifference
Length185.7 in191.9 in6.2 in
Width71.9 in72.0 in0.1 in
Height55.4 in57.9 in2.5 in
Wheelbase110.7 in109.3 in1.4 in
Ground clearance4.7 in5.4 in0.7 in
Curb weight3,869 lb3,330 lb539 lb

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