Nissan Altima vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Toyota Avalon
- Length192.9 in
- Height56.7 in – 57.4 in
- Wheelbase111.2 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.4 in
- Curb weight3,208 lb – 3,461 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Toyota Avalon width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 3.0 in shorter (192.9 in vs 195.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.1 in narrower (72.9 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.8 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 113.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Avalon has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 308 lb heavier (3,335 lb vs 3,643 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 308 lb heavier (3,335 lb vs 3,643 lb)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Avalon has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 113.0 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 3.0 in shorter (192.9 in vs 195.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.8 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 195.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 72.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 56.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 113.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 5.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,335 lb | 3,643 lb | 308 lb |
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