Spec Sizes

Nissan Altima vs Buick Regal Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Buick Regal

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

Side view
  • Length191.5 in
  • Height57.9 in
  • Wheelbase110.2 in
  • Curb weight3,001 lb – 3,197 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.4 in
  • Buick Regal width72.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Altima is 4.7 in shorter (191.5 in vs 196.2 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 2.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 72.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 1.3 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 109.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Buick Regal is 401 lb heavier (3,099 lb vs 3,500 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Buick Regal is 401 lb heavier (3,099 lb vs 3,500 lb)
  2. Width: Nissan Altima is 2.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 72.7 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Altima is 4.7 in shorter (191.5 in vs 196.2 in)
  4. Height: Nissan Altima is 1.3 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.6 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 109.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Buick Regal
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 2.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan AltimaBuick RegalDifference
Length191.5 in196.2 in4.7 in
Width70.4 in72.7 in2.3 in
Height57.9 in56.6 in1.3 in
Wheelbase110.2 in109.0 in1.2 in
Curb weight3,099 lb3,500 lb401 lb

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