Nissan Altima vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Volkswagen Passat
- 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
- Width70.7 in – 72.0 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 5.4 in shorter (186.2 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.9 in narrower (71.3 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 81 lb heavier (3,232 lb vs 3,313 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Nissan Altima is 5.4 in shorter (186.2 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 81 lb heavier (3,232 lb vs 3,313 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.9 in narrower (71.3 in vs 72.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.2 in | 191.6 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 72.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 58.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 110.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,232 lb | 3,313 lb | 81 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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