Nissan Altima vs Dodge Charger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Dodge Charger
- 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
- Dodge Charger width75.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 14.1 in shorter (185.8 in vs 199.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 4.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Dodge Charger is 1.4 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 12.9 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 120.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 987 lb heavier (3,219 lb vs 4,206 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 987 lb heavier (3,219 lb vs 4,206 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 12.9 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 120.2 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 14.1 in shorter (185.8 in vs 199.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 4.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Dodge Charger is 1.4 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 14.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Dodge Charger
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 4.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Dodge Charger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.8 in | 199.9 in | 14.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 75.0 in | 4.3 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 58.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 120.2 in | 12.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,219 lb | 4,206 lb | 987 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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