Spec Sizes

Ford Fusion vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Fusion · Nissan Altima

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

Side view
  • Length190.6 in
  • Height56.9 in
  • Wheelbase107.4 in
  • Ground clearance5.0 in – 6.0 in
  • Curb weight3,285 lb – 3,803 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Nissan Altima width70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Altima is 4.8 in shorter (190.6 in vs 185.8 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 0.1 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 107.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 325 lb heavier (3,544 lb vs 3,219 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 325 lb heavier (3,544 lb vs 3,219 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Altima is 4.8 in shorter (190.6 in vs 185.8 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 107.3 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Altima is 0.1 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 4.8 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
Length190.6 in185.8 in4.8 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in1.5 in
Height56.9 in57.0 in0.1 in
Wheelbase107.4 in107.3 in0.1 in
Ground clearance5.5 in——
Curb weight3,544 lb3,219 lb325 lb

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

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