Toyota Avalon vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Toyota Avalon · Nissan Altima
- Length195.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight3,505 lb – 3,583 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Nissan Altima width72.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 3.8 in shorter (195.3 in vs 191.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 0.2 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.5 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Avalon has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 313 lb heavier (3,544 lb vs 3,232 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 313 lb heavier (3,544 lb vs 3,232 lb)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 3.8 in shorter (195.3 in vs 191.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Avalon has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 109.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Altima is 0.5 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Toyota Avalon · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Avalon | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.3 in | 191.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 109.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,544 lb | 3,232 lb | 313 lb |
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