Nissan Altima vs Mazda Mazda6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Mazda Mazda6
- Length182.5 in – 189.8 in
- Height55.3 in – 57.9 in
- Wheelbase105.3 in – 109.3 in
- Curb weight3,055 lb – 3,334 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Mazda Mazda6 width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.7 in shorter (186.2 in vs 186.8 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.6 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.1 in taller (56.6 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda6 is 63 lb heavier (3,195 lb vs 3,258 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda6 is 63 lb heavier (3,195 lb vs 3,258 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Altima has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 105.3 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.6 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Length: Nissan Altima is 0.7 in shorter (186.2 in vs 186.8 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.1 in taller (56.6 in vs 56.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Mazda Mazda6
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Mazda Mazda6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.2 in | 186.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 56.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 105.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,195 lb | 3,258 lb | 63 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.5 in – 189.8 in).
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