Spec Sizes

Nissan Altima vs Audi A4 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Audi A4

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

Side view
  • Length191.9 in
  • Height57.8 in – 58.0 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.4 in
  • Curb weight3,212 lb – 3,462 lb
Front / width
  • 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: Nissan Altima has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi A4 is 113 lb heavier (3,337 lb vs 3,450 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Nissan Altima has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Audi A4 is 113 lb heavier (3,337 lb vs 3,450 lb)
  3. Length: Audi A4 is 5.8 in shorter (191.9 in vs 186.1 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Altima is 1.7 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.2 in)
  5. 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 clearanceNissan Altima — Nissan Altima has 0.4 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi A4 — Based on length × width (Audi A4)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan AltimaAudi A4Difference
Length191.9 in186.1 in5.8 in
Width72.0 in72.5 in0.5 in
Height57.9 in56.2 in1.7 in
Wheelbase109.3 in111.0 in1.7 in
Ground clearance5.4 in5.0 in0.4 in
Curb weight3,337 lb3,450 lb113 lb

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