Nissan Altima vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2014 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Acura TL
- Length191.9 in
- Height57.8 in – 58.0 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,197 lb – 3,462 lb
- Width72.0 in
- Acura TL width74.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 2.1 in shorter (191.9 in vs 194.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 2.0 in narrower (72.0 in vs 74.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.7 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Acura TL has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 518 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 3,847 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 518 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 3,847 lb)
- Ground clearance: Acura TL has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 2.0 in narrower (72.0 in vs 74.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.7 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.2 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 2.1 in shorter (191.9 in vs 194.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Acura TL
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceAcura TL — Acura TL has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Acura TL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.9 in | 194.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 74.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,330 lb | 3,847 lb | 518 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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