Subaru Legacy vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Nissan Altima
- Length186.2 in – 188.7 in
- Height56.1 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,200 lb – 3,435 lb
- Width68.1 in
- Nissan Altima width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.0 in shorter (187.4 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 2.3 in narrower (68.1 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.5 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 169 lb heavier (3,318 lb vs 3,149 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 169 lb heavier (3,318 lb vs 3,149 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 110.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Legacy is 2.3 in narrower (68.1 in vs 70.4 in)
- Length: Subaru Legacy is 5.0 in shorter (187.4 in vs 192.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.5 in taller (57.1 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 192.4 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 70.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.2 in | 5.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,318 lb | 3,149 lb | 169 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.2 in – 188.7 in).
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