Spec Sizes

Ford Fusion vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Fusion · Nissan Altima

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

Side view
  • Length190.2 in
  • Height57.2 in
  • Wheelbase107.4 in
  • Curb weight3,175 lb – 3,577 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Nissan Altima width70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Altima is 4.0 in shorter (190.2 in vs 186.2 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Fusion is 0.6 in taller (57.2 in vs 56.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 107.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 135 lb heavier (3,376 lb vs 3,242 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 135 lb heavier (3,376 lb vs 3,242 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Altima is 4.0 in shorter (190.2 in vs 186.2 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.7 in)
  4. Height: Ford Fusion is 0.6 in taller (57.2 in vs 56.6 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 107.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Fusion · garage fit for Nissan Altima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FusionNissan AltimaDifference
Length190.2 in186.2 in4.0 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in1.5 in
Height57.2 in56.6 in0.6 in
Wheelbase107.4 in107.3 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,376 lb3,242 lb135 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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