Spec Sizes

Toyota Camry vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Toyota Camry · Nissan Altima

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

Side view
  • Length189.2 in
  • Height57.7 in – 57.9 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Curb weight3,263 lb – 3,516 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Nissan Altima width70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Altima is 3.0 in shorter (189.2 in vs 186.2 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Height: Toyota Camry is 1.2 in taller (57.8 in vs 56.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 195 lb heavier (3,390 lb vs 3,195 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 195 lb heavier (3,390 lb vs 3,195 lb)
  2. Height: Toyota Camry is 1.2 in taller (57.8 in vs 56.6 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.3 in)
  4. Length: Nissan Altima is 3.0 in shorter (189.2 in vs 186.2 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Toyota Camry · 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

SpecToyota CamryNissan AltimaDifference
Length189.2 in186.2 in3.0 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in1.0 in
Height57.8 in56.6 in1.2 in
Wheelbase109.3 in107.3 in2.0 in
Curb weight3,390 lb3,195 lb195 lb

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