Nissan Altima vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Volkswagen Passat
- Length180.9 in – 190.7 in
- Height55.9 in – 58.0 in
- Wheelbase105.3 in – 109.3 in
- Curb weight3,081 lb – 3,357 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 5.8 in shorter (185.8 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 87 lb heavier (3,219 lb vs 3,306 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Nissan Altima is 5.8 in shorter (185.8 in vs 191.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 87 lb heavier (3,219 lb vs 3,306 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.8 in | 191.6 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 58.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 110.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,219 lb | 3,306 lb | 87 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.9 in – 190.7 in).
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