Nissan Altima vs Buick Regal Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Buick Regal
- 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
- Width70.7 in
- Buick Regal width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 4.4 in shorter (185.8 in vs 190.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 2.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 1.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 107.8 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 436 lb heavier (3,219 lb vs 3,655 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 436 lb heavier (3,219 lb vs 3,655 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 2.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.1 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 4.4 in shorter (185.8 in vs 190.2 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 1.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 107.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 4.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Buick Regal
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Buick Regal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.8 in | 190.2 in | 4.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 58.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 107.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,219 lb | 3,655 lb | 436 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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