Nissan Altima vs Subaru Legacy Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Subaru Legacy
- Length180.9 in – 190.7 in
- Height55.9 in – 58.0 in
- Wheelbase105.3 in – 109.3 in
- Curb weight3,081 lb – 3,357 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Subaru Legacy width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.6 in shorter (185.8 in vs 186.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 170 lb heavier (3,219 lb vs 3,389 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 170 lb heavier (3,219 lb vs 3,389 lb)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 59.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.6 in shorter (185.8 in vs 186.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Subaru Legacy
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Subaru Legacy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.8 in | 186.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 59.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 108.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,219 lb | 3,389 lb | 170 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.9 in – 190.7 in).
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