Buick LeSabre vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Buick LeSabre · Nissan Altima
- Length200.8 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase110.8 in
- Curb weight3,443 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Nissan Altima width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 7.9 in shorter (200.8 in vs 192.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in narrower (74.4 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.4 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (110.8 in vs 111.2 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LeSabre is 75 lb heavier (3,443 lb vs 3,368 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Nissan Altima is 7.9 in shorter (200.8 in vs 192.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.4 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.0 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LeSabre is 75 lb heavier (3,443 lb vs 3,368 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in narrower (74.4 in vs 72.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (110.8 in vs 111.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 7.9 in Check garage fit for Buick LeSabre · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LeSabre | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.8 in | 192.9 in | 7.9 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 72.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 57.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 111.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,443 lb | 3,368 lb | 75 lb |
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