Nissan Altima vs Ford Fusion Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Ford Fusion

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

Side view
  • Length180.9 in – 191.5 in
  • Height55.9 in – 58.1 in
  • Wheelbase105.3 in – 109.3 in
  • Curb weight3,108 lb – 3,355 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in – 72.0 in
  • Ford Fusion width72.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Altima is 5.5 in shorter (186.2 in vs 191.7 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 1.6 in narrower (71.3 in vs 72.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Fusion is 1.1 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 112.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 323 lb heavier (3,232 lb vs 3,554 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Fusion is 323 lb heavier (3,232 lb vs 3,554 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Ford Fusion has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 112.2 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Altima is 5.5 in shorter (186.2 in vs 191.7 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Altima is 1.6 in narrower (71.3 in vs 72.9 in)
  5. Height: Ford Fusion is 1.1 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan AltimaNissan Altima is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Ford Fusion
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan AltimaNissan Altima is narrower by 1.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan AltimaBased on length × width (Nissan Altima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan AltimaFord FusionDifference
Length186.2 in191.7 in5.5 in
Width71.3 in72.9 in1.6 in
Height57.0 in58.1 in1.1 in
Wheelbase107.3 in112.2 in4.9 in
Ground clearance6.0 in
Curb weight3,232 lb3,554 lb323 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.9 in – 191.5 in).

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