Volkswagen Passat vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Nissan Altima
- Length188.0 in – 188.2 in
- Height58.0 in – 59.7 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight3,344 lb – 3,512 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Nissan Altima width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 1.9 in shorter (188.1 in vs 186.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.3 in taller (58.9 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 187 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,242 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 187 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,242 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 2.3 in taller (58.9 in vs 56.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 1.9 in shorter (188.1 in vs 186.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 107.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · 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 | Volkswagen Passat | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.1 in | 186.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 56.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 107.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,428 lb | 3,242 lb | 187 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.0 in – 188.2 in).
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