Nissan Altima Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current Nissan Altima is 192.9″ long, 72.8″ wide, on a 111.4″ wheelbase, weighing 3,406 lb. Since 1993 it has grown 7% in length and gained 20% in weight. At 16.1 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

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Every Nissan Altima generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Nissan Altima dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1993–1997	180.7″	66.9″	55.9″	103.1″	2,829 lb
1998–2001	183.5″	68.9″	55.9″	103.1″	2,875 lb
2002–2011	191.3″	70.5″	57.9″	110.2″	3,104 lb
2012	185.8″	70.9″	56.7″	107.5″	3,234 lb
2013–2018	191.7″	72″	57.9″	109.4″	3,139 lb
2019–2026	192.9″	72.8″	57.1″	111.4″	3,406 lb

ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 1993 to today the Altima gained 12.2″ of length (7%) and 578 lb of weight (20%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

Altima year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 34 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Nissan Altima dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2026	192.9″	72.8″	111.4″	3,435 lb	1
2025	192.9″	72.8″	111.4″	3,435 lb	1
2024	192.9″	72.8″	111.4″	3,435 lb	1
2023	192.9″	72.8″	111.4″	3,435 lb	1
2022	192.9″	72.8″	111.4″	3,435 lb	1
2021	192.9″	72.8″	111.4″	3,406 lb	1
2020	192.9″	72.8″	111.4″	3,406 lb	1
2019	192.9″	72.8″	111.4″	3,406 lb	1
2018	191.7″	72″	109.4″	3,338 lb	2
2017	191.7″	72″	109.4″	3,338 lb	2
2016	191.7″	72″	109.4″	3,340 lb	2
2015	191.7″	72″	109.4″	3,241 lb	2
2014	191.7″	72″	109.4″	3,280 lb	2
2013	188.2″	71.7″	108.3″	3,210 lb	3
2012	185.8″	70.9″	107.5″	3,232 lb	4
2011	186.6″	70.9″	107.9″	3,283 lb	5
2010	186.6″	70.9″	107.9″	3,283 lb	5
2009	187″	70.9″	107.9″	3,243 lb	5
2008	187″	70.9″	107.9″	3,230 lb	5
2007	189.8″	70.9″	109.4″	3,303 lb	3
2006	191.7″	70.5″	110.2″	3,188 lb	3
2005	191.7″	70.5″	110.2″	3,181 lb	3
2004	191.3″	70.5″	110.2″	3,133 lb	3
2003	191.3″	70.5″	110.2″	3,106 lb	3
2002	191.3″	70.5″	110.2″	3,106 lb	3
2001	185.8″	69.3″	103.1″	2,972 lb	2
2000	183.5″	69.3″	103.1″	2,875 lb	1
1999	183.5″	69.3″	103.1″	2,875 lb	1
1998	183.5″	68.9″	103.1″	2,875 lb	1
1997	180.7″	66.9″	103.1″	2,899 lb	1
1996	180.7″	66.9″	103.1″	2,899 lb	1
1995	180.7″	66.9″	103.1″	2,899 lb	1
1994	180.7″	66.9″	103.1″	2,899 lb	1
1993	180.7″	66.9″	103.1″	2,829 lb	1

ROWS 34·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Altima fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Nissan Altima — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	16.1 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	16.1 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6.1 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 935 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Nissan Altima against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	72.8″	73.6″	-0.8″
Wheelbase	111.4″	111.4″	+0.0″
Curb weight	3,406 lb	3,966 lb	-560 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Nissan Altima?

192.9″ (16′ 1″) in its current generation, 72.8″ wide and 57.1″ tall.

How much does a Nissan Altima weigh?

3,406 lb at the kerb, which is 20% more than the first generation we hold from 1993.

Will a Altima fit in a garage?

At 16.1 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the Altima got bigger over the years?

Yes — 12.2″ longer and 578 lb heavier since 1993, across 6 generations. Weight grew 20%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.