Nissan Maxima vs Mazda Mazda6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Mazda Mazda6
- Length192.8 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,565 lb – 3,676 lb
- Width73.2 in
- Mazda Mazda6 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.1 in shorter (192.8 in vs 192.7 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.8 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.6 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda6 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 111 lb heavier (3,621 lb vs 3,510 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda6 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 111 lb heavier (3,621 lb vs 3,510 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 111.4 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.8 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.6 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Mazda Mazda6
- 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 | Nissan Maxima | Mazda Mazda6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.8 in | 192.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 111.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 6.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,621 lb | 3,510 lb | 111 lb |
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