Spec Sizes

Nissan Altima vs Acura TLX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Acura TLX

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

Side view
  • Length192.9 in
  • Height56.7 in – 57.4 in
  • Wheelbase111.2 in
  • Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.4 in
  • Curb weight3,208 lb – 3,461 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.9 in
  • Acura TLX width75.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Altima is 1.7 in shorter (192.9 in vs 194.6 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 2.3 in narrower (72.9 in vs 75.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 0.6 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TLX has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 113.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TLX is 534 lb heavier (3,335 lb vs 3,869 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TLX is 534 lb heavier (3,335 lb vs 3,869 lb)
  2. Width: Nissan Altima is 2.3 in narrower (72.9 in vs 75.2 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Acura TLX has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 113.0 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Altima is 0.6 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.4 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Altima is 1.7 in shorter (192.9 in vs 194.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Acura TLX
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 2.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan AltimaAcura TLXDifference
Length192.9 in194.6 in1.7 in
Width72.9 in75.2 in2.3 in
Height57.0 in56.4 in0.6 in
Wheelbase111.2 in113.0 in1.8 in
Ground clearance5.2 in——
Curb weight3,335 lb3,869 lb534 lb

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