Mazda Mazda6 vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Nissan Maxima

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

Side view
  • Length193.7 in
  • Height57.9 in
  • Wheelbase109.8 in
  • Curb weight3,268 lb – 3,597 lb
Front / width
  • 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 127 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,560 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 127 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,560 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.1 in shorter (193.7 in vs 190.6 in)
  3. Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.2 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 109.3 in)
  5. Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.1 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.8 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecMazda Mazda6Nissan MaximaDifference
Length193.7 in190.6 in3.1 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in0.8 in
Height57.9 in57.8 in0.1 in
Wheelbase109.8 in109.3 in0.5 in
Curb weight3,433 lb3,560 lb127 lb

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