Volkswagen Passat vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Nissan Altima
- Length191.6 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Curb weight3,166 lb – 3,446 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Nissan Altima width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 5.8 in shorter (191.6 in vs 185.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 87 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 3,219 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Nissan Altima is 5.8 in shorter (191.6 in vs 185.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 107.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.5 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 87 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 3,219 lb)
- Width: Nissan Altima is 1.5 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Passat | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.6 in | 185.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 70.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 107.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,306 lb | 3,219 lb | 87 lb |
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