Mazda Mazda6 vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Nissan Maxima
- Length192.7 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Ground clearance6.5 in
- Curb weight3,437 lb – 3,582 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Nissan Maxima width73.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.1 in shorter (192.7 in vs 192.8 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.6 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda6 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 111 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 3,621 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda6 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 111 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 3,621 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 109.3 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.6 in taller (57.1 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is shorter by 0.1 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
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda6 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda6)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda6 | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.7 in | 192.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 56.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 109.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 5.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,510 lb | 3,621 lb | 111 lb |
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