Spec Sizes

Nissan Altima vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Toyota Avalon

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length185.8 in
  • Height55.9 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight2,851 lb – 3,057 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.1 in
  • Toyota Avalon width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Altima is 6.1 in shorter (185.8 in vs 191.9 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 2.6 in narrower (69.1 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.8 in taller (55.9 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 107.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 474 lb heavier (2,954 lb vs 3,428 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 474 lb heavier (2,954 lb vs 3,428 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 107.1 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Altima is 2.6 in narrower (69.1 in vs 71.7 in)
  4. Length: Nissan Altima is 6.1 in shorter (185.8 in vs 191.9 in)
  5. Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.8 in taller (55.9 in vs 57.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan AltimaToyota AvalonDifference
Length185.8 in191.9 in6.1 in
Width69.1 in71.7 in2.6 in
Height55.9 in57.7 in1.8 in
Wheelbase103.1 in107.1 in4.0 in
Curb weight2,954 lb3,428 lb474 lb

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