Honda Accord vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Nissan Altima

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

Side view
  • Length187.6 in – 189.5 in
  • Height55.7 in – 57.1 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in – 107.9 in
  • Curb weight3,038 lb – 3,384 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.3 in – 71.5 in
  • Nissan Altima width70.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Accord is 2.9 in shorter (188.6 in vs 191.5 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (71.4 in vs 70.4 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 110.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Accord is 112 lb heavier (3,211 lb vs 3,099 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Accord is 112 lb heavier (3,211 lb vs 3,099 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 110.2 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.9 in)
  4. Length: Honda Accord is 2.9 in shorter (188.6 in vs 191.5 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (71.4 in vs 70.4 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda AccordNissan AltimaDifference
Length188.6 in191.5 in2.9 in
Width71.4 in70.4 in1.0 in
Height56.4 in57.9 in1.5 in
Wheelbase106.5 in110.2 in3.7 in
Curb weight3,211 lb3,099 lb112 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 187.6 in – 189.5 in).

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