Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Impala vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · Nissan Altima

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length200.0 in
  • Height57.3 in
  • Wheelbase110.5 in
  • Curb weight3,389 lb – 3,466 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.0 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 2.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 70.4 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 0.6 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 110.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 329 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,099 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 329 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,099 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Altima is 8.5 in shorter (200.0 in vs 191.5 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Altima is 2.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 70.4 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Altima is 0.6 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.9 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 110.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for Nissan Altima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet ImpalaNissan AltimaDifference
Length200.0 in191.5 in8.5 in
Width73.0 in70.4 in2.6 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in0.6 in
Wheelbase110.5 in110.2 in0.3 in
Curb weight3,428 lb3,099 lb329 lb

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