Chevrolet Impala vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · Nissan Altima
- Length201.3 in
- Height58.9 in
- Wheelbase111.7 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,662 lb – 3,867 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Nissan Altima width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 8.4 in shorter (201.3 in vs 192.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 1.9 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 111.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Altima has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 397 lb heavier (3,765 lb vs 3,368 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 397 lb heavier (3,765 lb vs 3,368 lb)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 8.4 in shorter (201.3 in vs 192.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 1.9 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Altima has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 111.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Altima — Nissan Altima has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Impala | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.3 in | 192.9 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 57.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 111.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,765 lb | 3,368 lb | 397 lb |
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