Nissan Altima vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Volkswagen Passat
- Length192.9 in
- Height56.7 in – 57.4 in
- Wheelbase111.2 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.4 in
- Curb weight3,212 lb – 3,462 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.7 in shorter (192.9 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in narrower (72.9 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Altima is 12 lb heavier (3,337 lb vs 3,325 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in narrower (72.9 in vs 72.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 110.4 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.7 in shorter (192.9 in vs 193.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat has 0.3 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 193.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 72.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 58.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 110.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 5.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,337 lb | 3,325 lb | 12 lb |
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