Compare 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 vs 2011 Nissan Altima vs 2011 Toyota Camry

2011 Mazda MAZDA6
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2011 Nissan Altima
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2011 Toyota Camry
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4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring 22 31 $24,788 $26,820
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Sport 22 31 $19,405 $20,990
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Touring 22 31 $20,923 $22,635
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Touring Plus 22 31 $22,406 $24,240
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Grand Touring 18 27 $27,098 $29,320
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Touring Plus 18 27 $25,030 $27,080
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Manual i Sport 21 30 $18,481 $19,990
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2-Door Coupe I4 CVT 2.5 S
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Altima 2-Door Coupe I4 CVT 2.5 S 23 32 $22,385 $23,880
Altima 2-Door Coupe I4 Manual 2.5 S 23 31 $21,917 $23,380
Altima 2-Door Coupe V6 CVT 3.5 SR 20 27 $26,139 $28,210
Altima 2-Door Coupe V6 Manual 3.5 SR 18 27 $28,294 $30,540
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 23 32 $19,431 $20,270
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 S 23 32 $21,028 $22,430
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 SL 23 32 $21,028 $22,430
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 eCVT Hybrid 33 33 $25,116 $26,800
Altima 4-Door Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 SR 20 27 $23,272 $25,110
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4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic 22 32 $19,864 $21,245
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic LE 22 32 $20,771 $22,700
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic SE 22 32 $21,808 $23,965
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic XLE 22 32 $24,321 $26,725
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual 22 33 $18,882 $20,195
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual LE 22 33 $19,810 $21,650
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual SE 22 33 $20,898 $22,965
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic LE 20 29 $23,082 $25,365
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic SE 20 29 $24,243 $26,640
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic XLE 20 29 $27,159 $29,845
Camry Hybrid 4-Door Sedan 31 35 $24,887 $27,050
Pricing
Invoice Price
$24,788
$22,385
$19,864
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$26,820
$23,880
$21,245
Monthly Payment Estimate
$447 / month
$398 / month
$354 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
7.6
6.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2011 Mazda Mazda6 is a great pick for practically-minded family-car shoppers who also value driving enjoyment. The 2011 Nissan Altima isn't quite as roomy as some mid-size rivals, but it's one of the sportiest-driving choices. The 2011 Toyota Camry isn’t at the leading edge in any way, but it remains one of the smartest mid-size sedan picks.
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Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg 23 mpg 22 mpg
Highway
31 mpg 32 mpg 32 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Midsize Midsize Mid-Size
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
55.1 54.2 54.6
Second Leg Room (in)
38.0 34.4 38.3
Front Head Room (in)
38.1 39.7 38.8
Second Hip Room (in)
55.9 47.6 53.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.3 53.9 57.8
Passenger Volume (ft³)
101.9 89.3 101.4
Second Head Room (in)
37.3 35.6 37.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.5 52.4 56.9
Front Leg Room (in)
42.5 42.5 41.7
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
109.8 105.3 109.3
Liftover Height (in)
NA 26.2 - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.4 70.7 71.7
Track Width, Front (in)
62.8 61 62.0
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.1 5.3 5.5
Length, Overall (in)
193.7 180.9 189.2
Height, Overall (in)
57.9 55.9 57.9
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.8 61.2 61.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
16.6 8.2 15.0
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x - TBD - 11.7 x 1.02 11.57 x - TBD -
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)
11.0 x - TBD - 11.5 x 0.35 10.98 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5 20.0 18.5
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.93 2.83 3.2
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.2 16.2 16.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.4 34.7 36.1
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/55VR17 P215/55TR17 P215/60R16
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P215/55VR17 P215/55TR17 P215/60R16
Spare Tire Size
T115/70D16 T135/706 T155/70D17
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 1000 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 100 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA 100
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3309 3124 3307
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17.0 x 7.0 17 x 7.0 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16.0 x 4.0 Compact 17 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17.0 x 7.0 17 x 7.0 16 x 6.5
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
8.9 8.0 - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100 110 - TBD -
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
Fuel System
MPFI SMPI EFI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
167 @ 4000 180 @ 3900 167 @ 4100
Engine Order Code
NA QR25DE NA
Displacement
2.5L/152 2.5L/- TBD - 2.5L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
170 @ 6000 175 @ 5600 169 @ 6000
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
25 26 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
31 32 32
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 23 22
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.86 5.80 3.82
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.93 NA 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Continuously Variable Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA 0.61
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.62 2.35 - 0.39 3.30
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.29 NA 1.42
Trans Type
5 1 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69 NA 0.71
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.41 1.75 4.15
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.93 NA 1.90
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Summary
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 2 Door Coupe 4 Door Sedan
Vehicle Name
Mazda Mazda6 Nissan Altima Toyota Camry
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Strut Independent Strut Independent MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - 0.68 0.63
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double-Wishbone w/Stabilizer Bar & Coil Springs NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 0.86 0.95
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent E-Type Multi-Link Independent Dual-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link w/Stabilizer Bar NA
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.5 7.2 7.2
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7 (2010) 6 6
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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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
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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