Nissan Altima vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Volkswagen Passat
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Curb weight3,001 lb – 3,197 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Volkswagen Passat width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 6.8 in shorter (191.5 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.7 in narrower (70.4 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 106.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 541 lb heavier (3,099 lb vs 3,640 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 541 lb heavier (3,099 lb vs 3,640 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 6.8 in shorter (191.5 in vs 184.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 106.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 1.7 in narrower (70.4 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 184.8 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 68.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.4 in | 3.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,099 lb | 3,640 lb | 541 lb |
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