Honda Accord vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Nissan Altima
- Length186.8 in – 188.8 in
- Height55.0 in – 57.3 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in – 106.9 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 3,285 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Nissan Altima width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 2.0 in shorter (187.8 in vs 185.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in narrower (70.3 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 0.3 in taller (56.1 in vs 55.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 133 lb heavier (3,087 lb vs 2,954 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 133 lb heavier (3,087 lb vs 2,954 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 103.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in narrower (70.3 in vs 69.1 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 2.0 in shorter (187.8 in vs 185.8 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 0.3 in taller (56.1 in vs 55.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 185.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 69.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 55.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.0 in | 103.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,087 lb | 2,954 lb | 133 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.8 in – 188.8 in).
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