Mazda Mazda6 vs Nissan Altima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Nissan Altima
- Length186.8 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase105.3 in
- Curb weight3,093 lb – 3,422 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Nissan Altima width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.7 in shorter (186.8 in vs 186.2 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.1 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda6 is 63 lb heavier (3,258 lb vs 3,195 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda6 is 63 lb heavier (3,258 lb vs 3,195 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.7 in shorter (186.8 in vs 186.2 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.1 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda6 · garage fit for Nissan Altima
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda6 | Nissan Altima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.8 in | 186.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 56.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 107.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,258 lb | 3,195 lb | 63 lb |
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