Buick LeSabre vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Buick LeSabre · Nissan Altima
- Length200.0 in
- Height57.0 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Curb weight3,567 lb – 3,591 lb
- Width73.5 in
- Nissan Altima width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 7.1 in shorter (200.0 in vs 192.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.6 in narrower (73.5 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Buick LeSabre has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 111.2 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LeSabre is 211 lb heavier (3,579 lb vs 3,368 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick LeSabre is 211 lb heavier (3,579 lb vs 3,368 lb)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 7.1 in shorter (200.0 in vs 192.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LeSabre has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 111.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.6 in narrower (73.5 in vs 72.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 7.1 in Check garage fit for Buick LeSabre · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LeSabre | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.0 in | 192.9 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 72.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 57.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 111.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,579 lb | 3,368 lb | 211 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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