Buick Regal vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Buick Regal · Nissan Altima
- Length190.2 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase107.8 in
- Curb weight3,600 lb – 3,671 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Nissan Altima width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 4.4 in shorter (190.2 in vs 185.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 2.4 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 1.4 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 417 lb heavier (3,636 lb vs 3,219 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 417 lb heavier (3,636 lb vs 3,219 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 2.4 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 1.4 in taller (58.4 in vs 57.0 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 4.4 in shorter (190.2 in vs 185.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 107.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 4.4 in Check garage fit for Buick Regal · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Regal | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.2 in | 185.8 in | 4.4 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 70.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 57.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 107.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,636 lb | 3,219 lb | 417 lb |
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