Nissan Altima vs Buick Regal Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Buick Regal
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.9 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,108 lb – 3,355 lb
- Width72.0 in
- Buick Regal width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Regal is 1.3 in shorter (191.5 in vs 190.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.1 in narrower (72.0 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 0.2 in taller (58.0 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Buick Regal has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 477 lb heavier (3,232 lb vs 3,709 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 477 lb heavier (3,232 lb vs 3,709 lb)
- Ground clearance: Buick Regal has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.1 in narrower (72.0 in vs 73.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.8 in)
- Length: Buick Regal is 1.3 in shorter (191.5 in vs 190.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Regal — Buick Regal is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Buick Regal
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Regal — Buick Regal has 0.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Buick Regal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 190.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 73.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 58.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 107.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,232 lb | 3,709 lb | 477 lb |
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