Nissan Altima vs Mazda Mazda6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Mazda Mazda6
- Length192.9 in
- Height56.7 in – 57.4 in
- Wheelbase111.2 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.4 in
- Curb weight3,208 lb – 3,461 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Mazda Mazda6 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.2 in shorter (192.9 in vs 192.7 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.5 in narrower (72.9 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.1 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 111.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda6 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 6.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda6 is 175 lb heavier (3,335 lb vs 3,510 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda6 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 6.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda6 is 175 lb heavier (3,335 lb vs 3,510 lb)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.5 in narrower (72.9 in vs 72.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 111.4 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.2 in shorter (192.9 in vs 192.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Mazda Mazda6
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 has 1.3 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Altima | Mazda Mazda6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 192.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 72.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 57.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 111.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 6.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,335 lb | 3,510 lb | 175 lb |
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