Nissan Altima vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Subaru Legacy
- Length182.5 in – 189.8 in
- Height55.3 in – 57.9 in
- Wheelbase105.3 in – 109.3 in
- Curb weight3,076 lb – 3,407 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Subaru Legacy width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 1.2 in shorter (186.2 in vs 185.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 2.6 in narrower (70.7 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.3 in taller (56.6 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 173 lb heavier (3,242 lb vs 3,414 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 173 lb heavier (3,242 lb vs 3,414 lb)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 2.6 in narrower (70.7 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 1.2 in shorter (186.2 in vs 185.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.3 in taller (56.6 in vs 56.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.2 in | 185.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 68.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 56.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 105.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,242 lb | 3,414 lb | 173 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.5 in – 189.8 in).
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