Honda Accord vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Nissan Altima
- Length196.1 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Curb weight3,150 lb – 3,430 lb
- Width73.3 in
- Nissan Altima width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 3.2 in shorter (196.1 in vs 192.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.4 in narrower (73.3 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 0.1 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 111.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Altima is 45 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 3,335 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Nissan Altima is 3.2 in shorter (196.1 in vs 192.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Altima is 45 lb heavier (3,290 lb vs 3,335 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.4 in narrower (73.3 in vs 72.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Accord has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 111.2 in)
- Height: Honda Accord is 0.1 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Honda Accord · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Accord | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.1 in | 192.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 72.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 111.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,290 lb | 3,335 lb | 45 lb |
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