Nissan Altima vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Volkswagen Passat
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.9 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,108 lb – 3,355 lb
- Width72.0 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.1 in shorter (191.5 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.2 in narrower (72.0 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 131 lb heavier (3,232 lb vs 3,362 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 131 lb heavier (3,232 lb vs 3,362 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 110.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 58.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.2 in narrower (72.0 in vs 72.2 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.1 in shorter (191.5 in vs 191.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 191.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 72.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 58.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,232 lb | 3,362 lb | 131 lb |
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