Ford Fusion vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Ford Fusion · Nissan Altima
- Length191.7 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,431 lb – 3,681 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Nissan Altima width72.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Fusion is 0.2 in shorter (191.7 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.9 in narrower (72.9 in vs 72.0 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 0.2 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 227 lb heavier (3,556 lb vs 3,330 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 227 lb heavier (3,556 lb vs 3,330 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 109.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.9 in narrower (72.9 in vs 72.0 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 0.2 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Fusion · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceFord Fusion — Ford Fusion has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Fusion | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.7 in | 191.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 72.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 109.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 5.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,556 lb | 3,330 lb | 227 lb |
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