Nissan Armada vs Volkswagen Atlas Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Armada · Volkswagen Atlas

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length208.9 in
  • Height75.8 in
  • Wheelbase121.1 in
  • Ground clearance9.1 in – 9.2 in
  • Curb weight5,577 lb – 5,958 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.9 in
  • Volkswagen Atlas width78.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 10.6 in shorter (208.9 in vs 198.3 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.6 in narrower (79.9 in vs 78.3 in)
  • Height: Nissan Armada is 5.8 in taller (75.8 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Armada has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (121.1 in vs 117.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Armada is 1,406 lb heavier (5,768 lb vs 4,362 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Armada is 1,406 lb heavier (5,768 lb vs 4,362 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Armada is 5.8 in taller (75.8 in vs 70.0 in)
  3. Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 10.6 in shorter (208.9 in vs 198.3 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Armada has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (121.1 in vs 117.3 in)
  5. Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 1.6 in narrower (79.9 in vs 78.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen AtlasVolkswagen Atlas is shorter by 10.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Armada · garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen AtlasVolkswagen Atlas is narrower by 1.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen AtlasBased on length × width (Volkswagen Atlas)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan ArmadaVolkswagen AtlasDifference
Length208.9 in198.3 in10.6 in
Width79.9 in78.3 in1.6 in
Height75.8 in70.0 in5.8 in
Wheelbase121.1 in117.3 in3.8 in
Ground clearance9.1 in
Curb weight5,768 lb4,362 lb1,406 lb

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