Compare 2021 Honda Accord vs 2021 Mazda MAZDA6 vs 2021 Nissan Maxima

2021 Honda Accord
#1 in Large Cars
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2021 Mazda MAZDA6
#7 in Mid-Size Cars
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2021 Nissan Maxima
#9 in Mid-Size Cars
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EX Sedan
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Accord Hybrid EX Sedan 48 48 $28,616 $30,520
Accord Hybrid EX-L Sedan 48 48 $30,834 $32,890
Accord Hybrid Sedan 48 48 $25,329 $26,570
Accord Hybrid Touring Sedan 44 41 $33,594 $36,440
Accord Sedan EX-L 1.5T CVT 30 38 $29,336 $31,290
Accord Sedan LX 1.5T CVT 30 38 $23,807 $24,970
Accord Sedan Sport 1.5T CVT 29 35 $25,724 $27,430
Accord Sedan Sport 2.0T Automatic 22 32 $30,104 $32,110
Accord Sedan Sport SE 1.5T CVT 29 35 $27,118 $28,920
Accord Sedan Touring 2.0T Automatic 22 32 $34,017 $36,900
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Carbon Edition Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Mazda6 Carbon Edition Automatic 23 31 $30,966 $32,800
Mazda6 Grand Touring Automatic 23 31 $28,348 $30,025
Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve Automatic 23 31 $30,707 $32,525
Mazda6 Signature Automatic 23 31 $33,751 $35,750
Mazda6 Sport Automatic 26 35 $23,092 $24,325
Mazda6 Touring Automatic 26 35 $25,425 $26,925
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Platinum 3.5L
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Maxima Platinum 3.5L 20 30 $39,405 $42,220
Maxima SR 3.5L 20 30 $39,340 $42,150
Maxima SV 3.5L 20 30 $34,530 $36,990
Pricing
Invoice Price
$28,616
$30,966
$39,405
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$30,520
$32,800
$42,220
Monthly Payment Estimate
$509 / month
$547 / month
$704 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
6.8
6.5
TCC’s Bottom Line
More tech this year makes the 2021 Honda Accord a compelling buy, but the options can rack up. The 2021 Mazda 6 drives the point home: not every family needs a crossover SUV. The 2021 Nissan Maxima slips into sporty territory with a handsome shape and good road manners, but the CVT saps its verve.
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Fuel Economy
City
48 mpg 23 mpg 20 mpg
Highway
48 mpg 31 mpg 30 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large Cars Midsize Cars Midsize Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in)
37.2 37.1 35.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.5 55.1 55.7
Front Leg Room (in)
42.3 42.2 45
Passenger Volume (ft³)
102.7 99.8 96.4
Front Hip Room (in)
55.3 53.5 54.2
Second Leg Room (in)
40.4 38.7 34.2
Front Head Room (in)
37.5 37.4 38.9
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Second Hip Room (in)
55 53.5 53.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.3 55.9 56.7
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.8 6.5 5.3
Length, Overall (in)
196.1 192.7 192.8
Height, Overall (in)
57.1 57.1 56.5
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.4 62.4 62.4
Wheelbase (in)
111.4 111.4 109.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.3 72.4 73.2
Track Width, Front (in)
63 62.8 62.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
16.7 14.7 14.3
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.1 10.9 12.1
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.3 12.6 12.6
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
12.8 16.4 18
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.2 36.7 -
Tires
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/50VR17 P225/45WR19 P245/40WR19
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P225/50VR17 P225/45WR19 P245/40WR19
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3375 3582 3676
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5 19 X 7.5 19 X 8.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7.5 19 X 7.5 19 X 8.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact Compact
Engine
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Premium Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
129 @ 3500 310 @ 2000 261 @ 4400
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.0 L/122 2.5 L/152 3.5 L/213
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
212 @ 6200 227 @ 5000 300 @ 6400
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
48 23 20
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
48 26 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
48 31 30
Transmission
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Trans Description Cont.
CVT w/OD Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.45 - 2.45 3.49 2.41 - 0.38
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.42 4.09 5.25
Trans Type
1 6 1
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
8.40 3.99 1.77
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.00 -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.60 -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.45 -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.71 -
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.99 -
Summary
Body Style
Sedan Sedan Sedan
Vehicle Name
Honda Accord Hybrid Mazda Mazda6 Nissan Maxima
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
3.6 6.8 7.3
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 150 150
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
--
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
--
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
--
Rollover Rating
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2021 Honda Accord
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  • Finance: From 1.9% APR (2021)
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2021 Mazda MAZDA6
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  • Lease: From $252 for 36 months
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  • Finance: From 0.9% for 60 months
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2021 Nissan Maxima
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  • Finance: From 0% APR for 36 months + up to $3,000 bonus
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