Subaru Legacy vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Nissan Altima
- Length180.9 in – 185.8 in
- Height55.3 in – 63.0 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Curb weight1,905 lb – 3,200 lb
- Width67.5 in
- Nissan Altima width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 0.1 in shorter (183.4 in vs 183.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.6 in narrower (67.5 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 3.3 in taller (59.1 in vs 55.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Altima is 383 lb heavier (2,553 lb vs 2,936 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Altima is 383 lb heavier (2,553 lb vs 2,936 lb)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 3.3 in taller (59.1 in vs 55.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.6 in narrower (67.5 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 103.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 0.1 in shorter (183.4 in vs 183.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.4 in | 183.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 69.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 59.1 in | 55.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,553 lb | 2,936 lb | 383 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.9 in – 185.8 in).
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