Spec Sizes

Nissan Altima vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Honda Accord

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

Side view
  • Length191.5 in
  • Height57.9 in
  • Wheelbase110.2 in
  • Curb weight2,999 lb – 3,225 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.4 in
  • Honda Accord width70.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Accord is 3.4 in shorter (191.5 in vs 188.1 in)
  • Width: Honda Accord is 0.1 in narrower (70.4 in vs 70.3 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 1.8 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 106.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Accord is 24 lb heavier (3,112 lb vs 3,136 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 106.0 in)
  2. Height: Nissan Altima is 1.8 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.1 in)
  3. Length: Honda Accord is 3.4 in shorter (191.5 in vs 188.1 in)
  4. Curb weight: Honda Accord is 24 lb heavier (3,112 lb vs 3,136 lb)
  5. Width: Honda Accord is 0.1 in narrower (70.4 in vs 70.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Accord — Honda Accord is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Honda Accord
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda Accord — Honda Accord is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda Accord — Based on length × width (Honda Accord)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan AltimaHonda AccordDifference
Length191.5 in188.1 in3.4 in
Width70.4 in70.3 in0.1 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in1.8 in
Wheelbase110.2 in106.0 in4.2 in
Curb weight3,112 lb3,136 lb24 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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