Spec Sizes

Nissan Altima vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Acura TL

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

Side view
  • Length183.5 in
  • Height55.9 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight2,859 lb – 3,012 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.1 in
  • Acura TL width70.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Altima is 9.4 in shorter (183.5 in vs 192.9 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in narrower (69.1 in vs 70.3 in)
  • Height: Acura TL is 0.2 in taller (55.9 in vs 56.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 108.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 512 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 3,447 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 512 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 3,447 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Altima is 9.4 in shorter (183.5 in vs 192.9 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 108.1 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in narrower (69.1 in vs 70.3 in)
  5. Height: Acura TL is 0.2 in taller (55.9 in vs 56.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Acura TL
  • 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

SpecNissan AltimaAcura TLDifference
Length183.5 in192.9 in9.4 in
Width69.1 in70.3 in1.2 in
Height55.9 in56.1 in0.2 in
Wheelbase103.1 in108.1 in5.0 in
Curb weight2,936 lb3,447 lb512 lb

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