Spec Sizes

Mazda Mazda6 vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Nissan Maxima

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length186.8 in
  • Height56.7 in
  • Wheelbase105.3 in
  • Curb weight3,042 lb – 3,243 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in
  • Nissan Maxima width70.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 4.7 in shorter (186.8 in vs 191.5 in)
  • Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.3 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 108.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 122 lb heavier (3,143 lb vs 3,264 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 122 lb heavier (3,143 lb vs 3,264 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 108.3 in)
  3. Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 4.7 in shorter (186.8 in vs 191.5 in)
  4. Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda6 · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
  • Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda6 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda6)

Dimension comparison

SpecMazda Mazda6Nissan MaximaDifference
Length186.8 in191.5 in4.7 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in0.2 in
Height56.7 in56.7 in0.0 in
Wheelbase105.3 in108.3 in3.0 in
Curb weight3,143 lb3,264 lb122 lb

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