Buick LeSabre vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 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 width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 8.5 in shorter (200.0 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 3.1 in narrower (73.5 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.9 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LeSabre has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: Buick LeSabre is 480 lb heavier (3,579 lb vs 3,099 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick LeSabre is 480 lb heavier (3,579 lb vs 3,099 lb)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 8.5 in shorter (200.0 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 3.1 in narrower (73.5 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick LeSabre has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 110.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.9 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Buick LeSabre · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 3.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick LeSabre | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.0 in | 191.5 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 70.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 57.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 110.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,579 lb | 3,099 lb | 480 lb |
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