Buick Regal vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 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 – 3,959 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Nissan Altima width72.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Regal is 1.7 in shorter (190.2 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.1 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.0 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 0.3 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Regal has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 450 lb heavier (3,780 lb vs 3,330 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 450 lb heavier (3,780 lb vs 3,330 lb)
- Ground clearance: Buick Regal has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.1 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 109.3 in)
- Length: Buick Regal is 1.7 in shorter (190.2 in vs 191.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Regal — Buick Regal is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Buick Regal · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Regal — Buick Regal has 0.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Regal | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.2 in | 191.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 72.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 109.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,780 lb | 3,330 lb | 450 lb |
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