Honda Accord vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Nissan Altima
- Length191.0 in – 194.9 in
- Height56.4 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in – 110.2 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,184 lb – 3,593 lb
- Width72.7 in – 72.8 in
- Nissan Altima width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 7.1 in shorter (192.9 in vs 185.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 2.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 0.3 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (109.1 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 170 lb heavier (3,389 lb vs 3,219 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Accord is 170 lb heavier (3,389 lb vs 3,219 lb)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 7.1 in shorter (192.9 in vs 185.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 2.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (109.1 in vs 107.3 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 0.3 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 7.1 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 185.8 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in | 107.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,389 lb | 3,219 lb | 170 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 191.0 in – 194.9 in).
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