Spec Sizes

Nissan Altima vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Audi A4

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

Side view
  • Length183.5 in
  • Height55.9 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight2,859 lb – 3,012 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.1 in
  • Audi A4 width68.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi A4 is 6.2 in shorter (183.5 in vs 177.3 in)
  • Width: Audi A4 is 0.9 in narrower (69.1 in vs 68.2 in)
  • Height: Audi A4 is 0.4 in taller (55.9 in vs 56.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 102.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi A4 is 305 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 3,241 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi A4 is 305 lb heavier (2,936 lb vs 3,241 lb)
  2. Length: Audi A4 is 6.2 in shorter (183.5 in vs 177.3 in)
  3. Width: Audi A4 is 0.9 in narrower (69.1 in vs 68.2 in)
  4. Height: Audi A4 is 0.4 in taller (55.9 in vs 56.3 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 102.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Audi A4
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 0.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan AltimaAudi A4Difference
Length183.5 in177.3 in6.2 in
Width69.1 in68.2 in0.9 in
Height55.9 in56.3 in0.4 in
Wheelbase103.1 in102.8 in0.3 in
Curb weight2,936 lb3,241 lb305 lb

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