Nissan Altima vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Subaru Legacy
- Length192.3 in – 192.5 in
- Height57.4 in – 57.9 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Curb weight3,001 lb – 3,296 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Subaru Legacy width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.0 in shorter (192.4 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 2.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 169 lb heavier (3,149 lb vs 3,318 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 169 lb heavier (3,149 lb vs 3,318 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 2.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 68.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.0 in shorter (192.4 in vs 187.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.4 in | 187.4 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 68.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 105.1 in | 5.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,149 lb | 3,318 lb | 169 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 192.3 in – 192.5 in).
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.