Spec Sizes

Subaru Legacy vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Nissan Altima

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length190.6 in
  • Height59.1 in
  • Wheelbase108.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.9 in
  • Curb weight3,499 lb – 3,790 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.4 in
  • Nissan Altima width72.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Legacy is 2.3 in shorter (190.6 in vs 192.9 in)
  • Width: Subaru Legacy is 0.5 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.9 in)
  • Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.1 in taller (59.1 in vs 57.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 111.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Legacy has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 310 lb heavier (3,645 lb vs 3,335 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Legacy has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.2 in)
  2. Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 310 lb heavier (3,645 lb vs 3,335 lb)
  3. Height: Subaru Legacy is 2.1 in taller (59.1 in vs 57.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 111.2 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Legacy is 2.3 in shorter (190.6 in vs 192.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Legacy · garage fit for Nissan Altima
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy is narrower by 0.5 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Legacy — Subaru Legacy has 0.8 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Legacy — Based on length × width (Subaru Legacy)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru LegacyNissan AltimaDifference
Length190.6 in192.9 in2.3 in
Width72.4 in72.9 in0.5 in
Height59.1 in57.0 in2.1 in
Wheelbase108.3 in111.2 in2.9 in
Ground clearance5.9 in5.2 in0.8 in
Curb weight3,645 lb3,335 lb310 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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