Nissan Altima vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Subaru Legacy
- Length185.8 in
- Height55.9 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight2,851 lb – 3,057 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Subaru Legacy width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.1 in shorter (185.8 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.4 in narrower (69.1 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.2 in taller (55.9 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 389 lb heavier (2,954 lb vs 3,343 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 389 lb heavier (2,954 lb vs 3,343 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.4 in narrower (69.1 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 0.2 in taller (55.9 in vs 56.1 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.1 in shorter (185.8 in vs 185.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.8 in | 185.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 68.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 56.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,954 lb | 3,343 lb | 389 lb |
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