Volkswagen Passat vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Nissan Altima
- Length188.2 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,829 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Nissan Altima width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 4.2 in shorter (188.2 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.4 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 419 lb heavier (3,567 lb vs 3,149 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 419 lb heavier (3,567 lb vs 3,149 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 110.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 4.2 in shorter (188.2 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.4 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.2 in | 192.4 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 110.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,567 lb | 3,149 lb | 419 lb |
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