Subaru Legacy vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Nissan Altima
- Length184.4 in – 187.4 in
- Height55.7 in – 59.6 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,255 lb – 3,450 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Nissan Altima width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.1 in shorter (185.9 in vs 185.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.4 in narrower (68.7 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.8 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 399 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 2,954 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 399 lb heavier (3,353 lb vs 2,954 lb)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 1.8 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.4 in narrower (68.7 in vs 69.1 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.1 in shorter (185.9 in vs 185.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima 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 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 185.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 69.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 55.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,353 lb | 2,954 lb | 399 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.4 in – 187.4 in).
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