Ford Fusion vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Ford Fusion · Nissan Altima
- Length191.7 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,427 lb – 3,681 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Nissan Altima width70.7 in – 72.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 5.5 in shorter (191.7 in vs 186.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.6 in narrower (72.9 in vs 71.3 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 1.1 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 323 lb heavier (3,554 lb vs 3,232 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 323 lb heavier (3,554 lb vs 3,232 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 107.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 5.5 in shorter (191.7 in vs 186.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.6 in narrower (72.9 in vs 71.3 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 1.1 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Fusion · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Fusion | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.7 in | 186.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 71.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 107.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,554 lb | 3,232 lb | 323 lb |
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