Spec Sizes

Nissan Altima vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Subaru Legacy

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
  • Subaru Legacy width68.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.6 in shorter (191.5 in vs 185.9 in)
  • Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.7 in narrower (70.4 in vs 68.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 0.2 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 241 lb heavier (3,112 lb vs 3,353 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 241 lb heavier (3,112 lb vs 3,353 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 104.3 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.6 in shorter (191.5 in vs 185.9 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.7 in narrower (70.4 in vs 68.7 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Altima is 0.2 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 1.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan AltimaSubaru LegacyDifference
Length191.5 in185.9 in5.6 in
Width70.4 in68.7 in1.7 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in0.2 in
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in5.9 in
Curb weight3,112 lb3,353 lb241 lb

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