Chevrolet Impala vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · Nissan Altima

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

Side view
  • Length201.3 in
  • Height58.9 in
  • Wheelbase111.7 in
  • Curb weight3,662 lb – 3,867 lb
Front / width
  • 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)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 428 lb heavier (3,765 lb vs 3,337 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 428 lb heavier (3,765 lb vs 3,337 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Altima is 8.4 in shorter (201.3 in vs 192.9 in)
  3. Height: Chevrolet Impala is 1.9 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 111.2 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Altima is 0.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan AltimaNissan Altima is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for Nissan Altima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan AltimaNissan Altima is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan AltimaBased on length × width (Nissan Altima)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet ImpalaNissan AltimaDifference
Length201.3 in192.9 in8.4 in
Width73.0 in72.9 in0.1 in
Height58.9 in57.0 in1.9 in
Wheelbase111.7 in111.2 in0.5 in
Ground clearance5.2 in
Curb weight3,765 lb3,337 lb428 lb

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