Spec Sizes

Lincoln MKZ vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Lincoln MKZ · Nissan Altima

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

Side view
  • Length189.8 in
  • Height56.9 in
  • Wheelbase107.4 in
  • Curb weight3,598 lb – 3,796 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Nissan Altima width70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Altima is 4.0 in shorter (189.8 in vs 185.8 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 0.1 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 107.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 478 lb heavier (3,697 lb vs 3,219 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Lincoln MKZ is 478 lb heavier (3,697 lb vs 3,219 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Altima is 4.0 in shorter (189.8 in vs 185.8 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Lincoln MKZ has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (107.4 in vs 107.3 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Altima is 0.1 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for Lincoln MKZ · garage fit for Nissan Altima
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)

Dimension comparison

SpecLincoln MKZNissan AltimaDifference
Length189.8 in185.8 in4.0 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in1.5 in
Height56.9 in57.0 in0.1 in
Wheelbase107.4 in107.3 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,697 lb3,219 lb478 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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