Nissan Altima vs Toyota Camry Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Toyota Camry

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

Side view
  • Length180.9 in – 191.5 in
  • Height55.9 in – 58.1 in
  • Wheelbase105.3 in – 109.3 in
  • Curb weight3,108 lb – 3,355 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in – 72.0 in
  • Toyota Camry width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Altima is 3.0 in shorter (186.2 in vs 189.2 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 0.4 in narrower (71.3 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Toyota Camry is 0.9 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 74 lb heavier (3,232 lb vs 3,305 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 74 lb heavier (3,232 lb vs 3,305 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 109.3 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Altima is 3.0 in shorter (186.2 in vs 189.2 in)
  4. Height: Toyota Camry is 0.9 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.9 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Altima is 0.4 in narrower (71.3 in vs 71.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan AltimaNissan Altima is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Toyota Camry
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan AltimaNissan Altima is narrower by 0.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan AltimaBased on length × width (Nissan Altima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan AltimaToyota CamryDifference
Length186.2 in189.2 in3.0 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in0.4 in
Height57.0 in57.9 in0.9 in
Wheelbase107.3 in109.3 in2.0 in
Ground clearance6.0 in
Curb weight3,232 lb3,305 lb74 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.9 in – 191.5 in).

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