Nissan Altima vs Audi S4 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Audi S4

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 weight3,197 lb – 3,463 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.0 in
  • Audi S4 width71.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi S4 is 6.2 in shorter (191.9 in vs 185.7 in)
  • Width: Audi S4 is 0.1 in narrower (72.0 in vs 71.9 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 2.5 in taller (57.9 in vs 55.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Audi S4 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Altima has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 4.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi S4 is 539 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 3,869 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Nissan Altima has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 4.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Audi S4 is 539 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 3,869 lb)
  3. Height: Nissan Altima is 2.5 in taller (57.9 in vs 55.4 in)
  4. Length: Audi S4 is 6.2 in shorter (191.9 in vs 185.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Audi S4 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S4Audi S4 is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Audi S4
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi S4Audi S4 is narrower by 0.1 in
  • More ground clearanceNissan AltimaNissan Altima has 0.7 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi S4Based on length × width (Audi S4)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan AltimaAudi S4Difference
Length191.9 in185.7 in6.2 in
Width72.0 in71.9 in0.1 in
Height57.9 in55.4 in2.5 in
Wheelbase109.3 in110.7 in1.4 in
Ground clearance5.4 in4.7 in0.7 in
Curb weight3,330 lb3,869 lb539 lb

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