Nissan Altima vs Ford Fusion Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Ford Fusion

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length182.5 in – 189.8 in
  • Height55.3 in – 57.9 in
  • Wheelbase105.3 in – 109.3 in
  • Curb weight3,055 lb – 3,334 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in
  • Ford Fusion width72.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Altima is 4.0 in shorter (186.2 in vs 190.2 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.2 in)
  • Height: Ford Fusion is 0.6 in taller (56.6 in vs 57.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 107.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 182 lb heavier (3,195 lb vs 3,376 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 182 lb heavier (3,195 lb vs 3,376 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Altima is 4.0 in shorter (186.2 in vs 190.2 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.2 in)
  4. Height: Ford Fusion is 0.6 in taller (56.6 in vs 57.2 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 107.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan AltimaNissan Altima is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Ford Fusion
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan AltimaNissan Altima is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan AltimaBased on length × width (Nissan Altima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan AltimaFord FusionDifference
Length186.2 in190.2 in4.0 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in1.5 in
Height56.6 in57.2 in0.6 in
Wheelbase107.3 in107.4 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,195 lb3,376 lb182 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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