Toyota Camry vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Camry · Nissan Altima
- Length189.2 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,190 lb – 3,420 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Nissan Altima width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 3.4 in shorter (189.2 in vs 185.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Camry is 0.9 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 86 lb heavier (3,305 lb vs 3,219 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 86 lb heavier (3,305 lb vs 3,219 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 3.4 in shorter (189.2 in vs 185.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Camry is 0.9 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.0 in)
- 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 3.4 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
| Spec | Toyota Camry | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.2 in | 185.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 107.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,305 lb | 3,219 lb | 86 lb |
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