Nissan Altima vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Audi A4
- Length191.9 in
- Height57.8 in – 58.0 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,197 lb – 3,462 lb
- Width72.0 in
- Audi A4 width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A4 is 5.8 in shorter (191.9 in vs 186.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.5 in narrower (72.0 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.7 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A4 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 225 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 3,555 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A4 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A4 is 225 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 3,555 lb)
- Length: Audi A4 is 5.8 in shorter (191.9 in vs 186.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 1.7 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A4 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A4 — Audi A4 is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Audi A4
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A4 — Audi A4 has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Audi A4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.9 in | 186.1 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 72.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 56.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 111.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 6.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,330 lb | 3,555 lb | 225 lb |
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