Nissan Altima vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Acura TL
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Curb weight2,999 lb – 3,225 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Acura TL width70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in shorter (191.5 in vs 192.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.2 in narrower (70.4 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 4.2 in taller (57.9 in vs 53.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 108.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 413 lb heavier (3,112 lb vs 3,525 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 413 lb heavier (3,112 lb vs 3,525 lb)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 4.2 in taller (57.9 in vs 53.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 108.1 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in shorter (191.5 in vs 192.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.2 in narrower (70.4 in vs 70.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Acura TL
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Acura TL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 192.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 70.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 53.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 108.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,112 lb | 3,525 lb | 413 lb |
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