Spec Sizes

Nissan Altima vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Audi A4

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

Side view
  • Length191.5 in
  • Height57.9 in
  • Wheelbase110.2 in
  • Curb weight3,001 lb – 3,197 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.4 in
  • Audi A4 width69.5 in – 70.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi A4 is 12.0 in shorter (191.5 in vs 179.5 in)
  • Width: Audi A4 is 0.7 in narrower (70.4 in vs 69.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 1.9 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 104.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi A4 is 434 lb heavier (3,099 lb vs 3,533 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi A4 is 434 lb heavier (3,099 lb vs 3,533 lb)
  2. Length: Audi A4 is 12.0 in shorter (191.5 in vs 179.5 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 104.4 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Altima is 1.9 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.0 in)
  5. Width: Audi A4 is 0.7 in narrower (70.4 in vs 69.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 12.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Audi A4
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi A4 — Audi A4 is narrower by 0.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan AltimaAudi A4Difference
Length191.5 in179.5 in12.0 in
Width70.4 in69.8 in0.7 in
Height57.9 in56.0 in1.9 in
Wheelbase110.2 in104.4 in5.8 in
Curb weight3,099 lb3,533 lb434 lb

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