Nissan Altima vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Volkswagen Passat
- Length192.3 in – 192.5 in
- Height57.4 in – 57.9 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Curb weight3,001 lb – 3,296 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 4.2 in shorter (192.4 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.4 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 419 lb heavier (3,149 lb vs 3,567 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 419 lb heavier (3,149 lb vs 3,567 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 106.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 4.2 in shorter (192.4 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.4 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.4 in | 188.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 71.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,149 lb | 3,567 lb | 419 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 192.3 in – 192.5 in).
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