Spec Sizes

Nissan Altima vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Audi A4

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

Side view
  • Length180.9 in – 190.7 in
  • Height55.9 in – 58.0 in
  • Wheelbase105.3 in – 109.3 in
  • Curb weight3,081 lb – 3,357 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in
  • Audi A4 width71.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi A4 is 0.6 in shorter (185.8 in vs 185.2 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.9 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 0.6 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 110.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi A4 is 441 lb heavier (3,219 lb vs 3,660 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi A4 is 441 lb heavier (3,219 lb vs 3,660 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 110.6 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.9 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Altima is 0.6 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.4 in)
  5. Length: Audi A4 is 0.6 in shorter (185.8 in vs 185.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Audi A4
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan AltimaAudi A4Difference
Length185.8 in185.2 in0.6 in
Width70.7 in71.9 in1.2 in
Height57.0 in56.4 in0.6 in
Wheelbase107.3 in110.6 in3.3 in
Curb weight3,219 lb3,660 lb441 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.9 in – 190.7 in).

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