Nissan Altima vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Acura TL
- Length182.5 in – 189.8 in
- Height55.3 in – 57.9 in
- Wheelbase105.3 in – 109.3 in
- Curb weight3,076 lb – 3,407 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Acura TL width74.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 9.3 in shorter (186.2 in vs 195.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 3.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 74.0 in)
- Height: Acura TL is 0.6 in taller (56.6 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 582 lb heavier (3,242 lb vs 3,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 582 lb heavier (3,242 lb vs 3,824 lb)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 9.3 in shorter (186.2 in vs 195.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 3.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 74.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 109.3 in)
- Height: Acura TL is 0.6 in taller (56.6 in vs 57.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 9.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Acura TL
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Acura TL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.2 in | 195.5 in | 9.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 74.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 57.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 109.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,242 lb | 3,824 lb | 582 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.5 in – 189.8 in).
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