Nissan Altima vs Dodge Avenger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Dodge Avenger
- Length182.5 in – 189.8 in
- Height55.3 in – 57.9 in
- Wheelbase105.3 in – 109.3 in
- Curb weight3,076 lb – 3,407 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Dodge Avenger width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 4.8 in shorter (186.2 in vs 190.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Avenger is 2.3 in taller (56.6 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Avenger has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 108.9 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 220 lb heavier (3,242 lb vs 3,462 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 220 lb heavier (3,242 lb vs 3,462 lb)
- Height: Dodge Avenger is 2.3 in taller (56.6 in vs 58.9 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 4.8 in shorter (186.2 in vs 190.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Avenger has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 108.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Dodge Avenger
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Dodge Avenger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.2 in | 190.9 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 58.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 108.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,242 lb | 3,462 lb | 220 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.5 in – 189.8 in).
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