Spec Sizes

Nissan Altima vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Toyota Avalon

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

Side view
  • Length189.8 in
  • Height57.9 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Curb weight3,055 lb – 3,268 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in
  • Toyota Avalon width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Altima is 7.4 in shorter (189.8 in vs 197.2 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 2.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.6 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 384 lb heavier (3,162 lb vs 3,545 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 384 lb heavier (3,162 lb vs 3,545 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Altima is 7.4 in shorter (189.8 in vs 197.2 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Altima is 2.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.0 in)
  5. Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.6 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 2.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan AltimaToyota AvalonDifference
Length189.8 in197.2 in7.4 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in2.1 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in0.6 in
Wheelbase109.3 in111.0 in1.7 in
Curb weight3,162 lb3,545 lb384 lb

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