Nissan Maxima vs Mazda Mazda6 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Mazda Mazda6

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

Side view
  • Length190.6 in
  • Height57.8 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Curb weight3,540 lb – 3,565 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.2 in
  • Mazda Mazda6 width72.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.1 in shorter (190.6 in vs 193.7 in)
  • Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.8 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.4 in)
  • Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.1 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 109.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 150 lb heavier (3,553 lb vs 3,403 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 150 lb heavier (3,553 lb vs 3,403 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Maxima is 3.1 in shorter (190.6 in vs 193.7 in)
  3. Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.8 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 109.8 in)
  5. Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.1 in taller (57.8 in vs 57.9 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaMazda Mazda6Difference
Length190.6 in193.7 in3.1 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in0.8 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in0.1 in
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in0.5 in
Curb weight3,553 lb3,403 lb150 lb

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