Subaru Legacy vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Nissan Altima
- Length184.4 in – 187.4 in
- Height55.7 in – 59.6 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,225 lb – 3,470 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Nissan Altima width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.6 in shorter (185.9 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.7 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 249 lb heavier (3,348 lb vs 3,099 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 249 lb heavier (3,348 lb vs 3,099 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 110.2 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.6 in shorter (185.9 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 1.7 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 191.5 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 70.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.2 in | 5.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,348 lb | 3,099 lb | 249 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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