Nissan Altima vs Ford Fusion Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Ford Fusion
- Length192.9 in
- Height56.7 in – 57.4 in
- Wheelbase111.2 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.4 in
- Curb weight3,244 lb – 3,492 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Ford Fusion width75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Fusion is 1.2 in shorter (192.9 in vs 191.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 2.3 in narrower (72.9 in vs 75.2 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 1.1 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 245 lb heavier (3,368 lb vs 3,613 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 245 lb heavier (3,368 lb vs 3,613 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 2.3 in narrower (72.9 in vs 75.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.3 in)
- Height: Ford Fusion is 1.1 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 112.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Ford Fusion
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 2.3 in
- More ground clearanceFord Fusion — Ford Fusion has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Ford Fusion | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 191.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 75.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 58.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 112.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 5.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,368 lb | 3,613 lb | 245 lb |
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