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Nissan Altima Specs

Since 1993 the Altima has grown 12.2″ in length and gained 606 lb: weight rose 21%, length only 7%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 6 generations · 1993–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Nissan Altima is 192.9″ long, 72.8″ wide and 57.1″ tall on a 111.4″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,435 lb. At 16.1 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.9 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Nissan Altima generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2002, when the new car was 7.8″ longer than the 1998–2001 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2019: 267 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Nissan Altima dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1993–1997180.7″66.9″55.9″103.1″2,829 lb
1998–2001183.5″68.9″55.9″103.1″2,875 lb
2002–2009191.3″70.5″57.9″110.2″3,104 lb
2010–2012190.6″70.9″57.9″109.4″3,298 lb
2013–2018191.7″72″57.9″109.4″3,139 lb
2019–2026192.9″72.8″57.1″111.4″3,406 lb
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Altima year by year

FIG.02·Nissan Altima dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026192.9″72.8″111.4″3,435 lb1
2025192.9″72.8″111.4″3,435 lb1
2024192.9″72.8″111.4″3,435 lb1
2023192.9″72.8″111.4″3,435 lb1
2022192.9″72.8″111.4″3,435 lb1
2021192.9″72.8″111.4″3,406 lb1
2020192.9″72.8″111.4″3,406 lb1
2019192.9″72.8″111.4″3,406 lb1
2018191.7″72″109.4″3,338 lb2
2017191.7″72″109.4″3,338 lb2
2016191.7″72″109.4″3,340 lb2
2015191.7″72″109.4″3,241 lb2
2014191.7″72″109.4″3,280 lb2
2013188.2″71.7″108.3″3,210 lb3
2012185.8″70.9″107.5″3,232 lb4
2011186.6″70.9″107.9″3,283 lb5
2010186.6″70.9″107.9″3,283 lb5
2009187″70.9″107.9″3,243 lb5
2008187″70.9″107.9″3,230 lb5
2007189.8″70.9″109.4″3,303 lb3
2006191.7″70.5″110.2″3,188 lb3
2005191.7″70.5″110.2″3,181 lb3
2004191.3″70.5″110.2″3,133 lb3
2003191.3″70.5″110.2″3,106 lb3
2002191.3″70.5″110.2″3,106 lb3
2001185.8″69.3″103.1″2,972 lb2
2000183.5″69.3″103.1″2,875 lb1
1999183.5″69.3″103.1″2,875 lb1
1998183.5″68.9″103.1″2,875 lb1
1997180.7″66.9″103.1″2,899 lb1
1996180.7″66.9″103.1″2,899 lb1
1995180.7″66.9″103.1″2,899 lb1
1994180.7″66.9″103.1″2,899 lb1
1993180.7″66.9″103.1″2,829 lb1
ROWS 34·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Altima on the used market

In 4,991 Altima listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2013–2018 car is the most common: 2,281 of them (46%), at an average asking price of $6,117. The current 2019–2026 car averages $14,501. ForCar visitors have decoded 426 Altima VINs; the most checked model years are 2025, 2015 and 2020.

FIG.05·Nissan Altima generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2019–20261,06021%$14,50176,118 mi
2013–20182,28146%$6,117134,571 mi
2010–201288618%$4,040145,130 mi
2002–200973115%$3,290151,379 mi
1998–2001271%$2,496153,964 mi
1993–19976<1%$3,292166,744 mi
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Altima fit

FIG.02·Nissan Altima — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.1 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.1 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.1 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Nissan Altima against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 999 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width72.8″73.6″−0.8″
Wheelbase111.4″111.4″same
Curb weight3,435 lb3,973 lb−538 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Altima against its rivals

FIG.04·Nissan Altima against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Nissan Altima (this car)2026192.9″72.8″3,435 lb
Toyota Camry2026193.7″72.4″3,560 lb
Honda Accord2026195.7″73.2″3,391 lb
Hyundai Elantra2026185.4″71.7″2,846 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Altima bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 Altima are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Altima or the Toyota Camry?

The 2026 Toyota Camry is 0.8″ longer and 125 lb heavier than the 2026 Altima.

How much does a used Altima cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $3,292 for the 1993–1997 car to $14,501 for the 2019–2026 one, across 4,991 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 34 Altima model years, 1993 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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