Mazda MAZDA6 vs Nissan Altima (2021)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$45
- MAZDA6: 3.5 in more rear legroom, 6 lb-ft more torque.
- Altima: 3 mpg better, 0.7 cu ft more cargo.
- Altima wins 5 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | MAZDA6 | Altima | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $25,470 | $25,425 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 188 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 186 lb-ft | 180 lb-ft | MAZDA6 |
| MPG combined | 29 mpg | 32 mpg | Altima |
| Cargo, max | 14.7 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | Altima |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.7 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | Altima |
| Rear legroom | 38.7 in | 35.2 in | MAZDA6 |
| Front legroom | 42.2 in | 43.8 in | Altima |
| Length | 192.7 in | 192.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,250 lb to 3,437 lb | 3,207 lb to 3,406 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 4.9 in | MAZDA6 |
| 0-60 mph | 8.1 s tested | 5.8 s published | Altima |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA6 Sport FWD $24,475 | Altima 2.5 S FWD $24,550 | $75 |
| Altima 2.5 S FWD $24,550 | MAZDA6 Sport FWD $24,475 | $75 |
Cost to run
Altima costs $790 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | MAZDA6 | Altima |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $25,470 | $25,425 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,324 | $1,200 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,945 | $7,200 |
| Total, 6 years | $33,415 | $32,625 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Altima wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Altima | 9% |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | Altima | 5% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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