Nissan Altima vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Volkswagen Passat
- Length182.5 in – 189.8 in
- Height55.3 in – 57.9 in
- Wheelbase105.3 in – 109.3 in
- Curb weight3,055 lb – 3,334 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 1.9 in shorter (186.2 in vs 188.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.3 in taller (56.6 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 318 lb heavier (3,195 lb vs 3,513 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 318 lb heavier (3,195 lb vs 3,513 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.3 in taller (56.6 in vs 58.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 1.9 in shorter (186.2 in vs 188.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 106.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.2 in | 188.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 58.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 106.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,195 lb | 3,513 lb | 318 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.5 in – 189.8 in).
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