Volkswagen Passat vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Nissan Altima
- Length193.6 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in
- Curb weight3,369 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Nissan Altima width72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.7 in shorter (193.6 in vs 192.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.3 in narrower (72.6 in vs 72.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.7 in taller (58.7 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 5.2 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Passat has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 5.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.7 in taller (58.7 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 111.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.3 in narrower (72.6 in vs 72.9 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.7 in shorter (193.6 in vs 192.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.6 in | 192.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 72.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 57.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 111.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 5.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,369 lb | 3,368 lb | 1 lb |
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