Nissan Altima vs Audi A6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Audi A6
- Length185.8 in
- Height55.9 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight2,851 lb – 3,057 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Audi A6 width76.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 6.9 in shorter (185.8 in vs 192.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 7.0 in narrower (69.1 in vs 76.1 in)
- Height: Audi A6 is 1.7 in taller (55.9 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A6 has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 108.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A6 is 838 lb heavier (2,954 lb vs 3,792 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A6 is 838 lb heavier (2,954 lb vs 3,792 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 7.0 in narrower (69.1 in vs 76.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A6 has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 108.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 6.9 in shorter (185.8 in vs 192.7 in)
- Height: Audi A6 is 1.7 in taller (55.9 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 6.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Audi A6
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 7.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Audi A6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.8 in | 192.7 in | 6.9 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 76.1 in | 7.0 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 108.7 in | 5.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,954 lb | 3,792 lb | 838 lb |
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