Subaru Legacy vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Nissan Altima
- Length186.4 in
- Height59.3 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Curb weight3,270 lb – 3,557 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Nissan Altima width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.6 in shorter (186.4 in vs 185.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.3 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 195 lb heavier (3,414 lb vs 3,219 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 195 lb heavier (3,414 lb vs 3,219 lb)
- Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.3 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.0 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Legacy has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.6 in shorter (186.4 in vs 185.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.4 in | 185.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 57.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 107.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,414 lb | 3,219 lb | 195 lb |
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