Nissan Maxima vs Mazda Mazda6 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 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 weight3,551 lb – 3,568 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 127 lb heavier (3,560 lb vs 3,433 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 127 lb heavier (3,560 lb vs 3,433 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 weight3,560 lb3,433 lb127 lb

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