Mazda Mazda6 vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Nissan Maxima
- Length193.7 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Curb weight3,258 lb – 3,547 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.1 in shorter (193.7 in vs 190.6 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.1 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 165 lb heavier (3,403 lb vs 3,568 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 165 lb heavier (3,403 lb vs 3,568 lb)
- Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.1 in shorter (193.7 in vs 190.6 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 109.3 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.1 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda6 · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda6 | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.7 in | 190.6 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 109.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,403 lb | 3,568 lb | 165 lb |
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