Nissan Altima vs Buick Regal Sportback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Buick Regal Sportback
- Length191.9 in
- Height57.8 in – 58.0 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,197 lb – 3,463 lb
- Width72.0 in
- Buick Regal Sportback width73.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in shorter (191.9 in vs 192.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.3 in narrower (72.0 in vs 73.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.6 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal Sportback has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.4 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal Sportback is 679 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 4,009 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Regal Sportback is 679 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 4,009 lb)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal Sportback has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.3 in narrower (72.0 in vs 73.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.6 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in shorter (191.9 in vs 192.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Buick Regal Sportback
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Buick Regal Sportback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.9 in | 192.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 73.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 111.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,330 lb | 4,009 lb | 679 lb |
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