2021 Mazda MAZDA6 vs 2021 Nissan Maxima

2021 Mazda MAZDA6

#6 in Mid-Size Cars

2021 Nissan Maxima

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Carbon Edition Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda6 Carbon Edition Automatic	23	31	$31,109	$32,950
Mazda6 Grand Touring Automatic	23	31	$28,491	$30,175
Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve Automatic	23	31	$30,849	$32,675
Mazda6 Signature Automatic	23	31	$33,892	$35,900
Mazda6 Sport Automatic	26	35	$23,235	$24,475
Mazda6 Touring Automatic	26	35	$25,565	$27,075

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Platinum 3.5L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Maxima Platinum 3.5L	20	30	$39,497	$42,320
Maxima SR 3.5L	20	30	$39,433	$42,250
Maxima SV 3.5L	20	30	$34,623	$37,090

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Invoice Price

$31,109

$39,497

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,950

$42,320

Monthly Payment Estimate

$549 / month

$705 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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.

TCC Likes

Head-turning style
Impressive optional turbo powe
Sharp handling

Muscly V-6
Handsome looks
Driver-centric cabin

TCC Dislikes

Some unexpected cabin noise
Pricey Signature edition
Base engine’s moderate power

Aging interior design
Short on head and leg room
Small trunk for its size

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.8

96.4

Second Hip Room (in)

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

35.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

55.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Front Hip Room (in)

53.5

54.2

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

34.2

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

38.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.5

5.3

Length, Overall (in)

192.7

192.8

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

109.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

73.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.7

14.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/45WR19

P245/40WR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45WR19

P245/40WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3582

3676

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

19 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

19 X 8.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310 @ 2000

261 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

227 @ 5000

300 @ 6400

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.49

2.41 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.09

5.25

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.99

1.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.99

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda Mazda6

Nissan Maxima

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.8

7.3

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Mazda MAZDA6

2021 Nissan Maxima

2021 Maxima is stocked in small numbers; 2022s coming soon
Lease: From $339 per month for 36 months
Rebates: No special offers, which is unusual
Finance: From 0% APR for 36 months

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