Buick Regal vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Buick Regal · Nissan Altima
- Length190.2 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.4 in
- Wheelbase107.8 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight3,600 lb – 3,981 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Nissan Altima width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Regal is 2.7 in shorter (190.2 in vs 192.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.2 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 1.2 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 111.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Regal has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.2 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 423 lb heavier (3,791 lb vs 3,368 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 423 lb heavier (3,791 lb vs 3,368 lb)
- Ground clearance: Buick Regal has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 111.2 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 1.2 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.0 in)
- Length: Buick Regal is 2.7 in shorter (190.2 in vs 192.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Regal — Buick Regal is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Buick Regal · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Regal — Buick Regal has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Regal — Based on length × width (Buick Regal)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Regal | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.2 in | 192.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 72.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 111.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,791 lb | 3,368 lb | 423 lb |
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