Nissan Altima vs Acura TSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Acura TSX
- 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 TSX width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: essentially the same
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Acura TSX is 0.1 in taller (56.6 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 106.6 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 159 lb heavier (3,242 lb vs 3,400 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 159 lb heavier (3,242 lb vs 3,400 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 106.6 in)
- Height: Acura TSX is 0.1 in taller (56.6 in vs 56.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Acura TSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.2 in | 186.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 56.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 106.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,242 lb | 3,400 lb | 159 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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