Spec Sizes

Nissan Altima vs Audi S4 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Audi S4

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 S4 width71.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi S4 is 0.1 in shorter (185.8 in vs 185.7 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.9 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 1.6 in taller (57.0 in vs 55.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Audi S4 has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 110.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi S4 is 628 lb heavier (3,219 lb vs 3,847 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi S4 is 628 lb heavier (3,219 lb vs 3,847 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Audi S4 has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 110.7 in)
  3. Height: Nissan Altima is 1.6 in taller (57.0 in vs 55.4 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Altima is 1.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.9 in)
  5. Length: Audi S4 is 0.1 in shorter (185.8 in vs 185.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S4 — Audi S4 is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Audi S4
  • 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 S4Difference
Length185.8 in185.7 in0.1 in
Width70.7 in71.9 in1.2 in
Height57.0 in55.4 in1.6 in
Wheelbase107.3 in110.7 in3.4 in
Curb weight3,219 lb3,847 lb628 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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