Subaru Legacy vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Legacy · Nissan Altima
- Length190.6 in
- Height59.1 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,489 lb – 3,790 lb
- 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 272 lb heavier (3,640 lb vs 3,368 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Legacy has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.2 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Legacy is 272 lb heavier (3,640 lb vs 3,368 lb)
- 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)
- 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
| Spec | Subaru Legacy | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.6 in | 192.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 59.1 in | 57.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 111.2 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,640 lb | 3,368 lb | 272 lb |
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