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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Nissan Altima vs 2021 Mazda 6

Researched By The AutoPadre Staff

Engine Horsepower & Torque

2008 Nissan Altima

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
S2.5L I4FWD175180
2.5L I4FWD175180
Electric 2.5L I4FWD158162
S2.5L I4FWD175180
SL2.5L I4FWD175180
SE3.5L V6FWD270258
SE3.5L V6FWD270258
SL3.5L V6FWD270258

2021 Mazda 6

Engine Horsepower & Torque

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Torque (ft-lbs)
Mazda Carbon Edition2.5L I4FWD227310
Mazda GT2.5L I4FWD227310
Mazda GT Reserve2.5L I4FWD227310
Mazda Signature2.5L I4FWD227310
Mazda Sport2.5L I4FWD187186
Mazda Touring2.5L I4FWD187186

Engine Horsepower Per Unit Of Displacement

2008 Nissan Altima

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
S2.5L I4FWD701.14
2.5L I4FWD701.14
Electric 2.5L I4FWD631.03
S2.5L I4FWD701.14
SL2.5L I4FWD701.14
SE3.5L V6FWD771.26
SE3.5L V6FWD771.26
SL3.5L V6FWD771.26

2021 Mazda 6

Horsepower Per Liter & Inch3

Trim Eng. Drive train HP Per Liter HP Per Inch3
Mazda Carbon Edition2.5L I4FWD901.49
Mazda GT2.5L I4FWD901.49
Mazda GT Reserve2.5L I4FWD901.49
Mazda Signature2.5L I4FWD901.49
Mazda Sport2.5L I4FWD741.23
Mazda Touring2.5L I4FWD741.23

Gas Mileage

2008 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
S2.5L I4FWD233227.5
2.5L I4FWD233227.5
Electric 2.5L I4FWD353334
S2.5L I4FWD233227.5
SL2.5L I4FWD233227.5
SE3.5L V6FWD192723
SE3.5L V6FWD192723
SL3.5L V6FWD192622.5

2021 Mazda 6

Fuel Mileage (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train MPG City MPG Hwy MPG Combined
Mazda Carbon Edition2.5L I4FWD233127
Mazda GT2.5L I4FWD233127
Mazda GT Reserve2.5L I4FWD233127
Mazda Signature2.5L I4FWD233127
Mazda Sport2.5L I4FWD263530.5
Mazda Touring2.5L I4FWD263530.5

2008 Nissan Altima

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
S2.5L I4FWD10.07.09.0
2.5L I4FWD10.07.09.0
Electric 2.5L I4FWD7.07.07.0
S2.5L I4FWD10.07.09.0
SL2.5L I4FWD10.07.09.0
SE3.5L V6FWD12.09.010.0
SE3.5L V6FWD12.09.010.0
SL3.5L V6FWD12.09.010.0

2021 Mazda 6

Fuel Mileage (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train L/100km City L/100km Hwy L/100km Combined
Mazda Carbon Edition2.5L I4FWD10.08.09.0
Mazda GT2.5L I4FWD10.08.09.0
Mazda GT Reserve2.5L I4FWD10.08.09.0
Mazda Signature2.5L I4FWD10.08.09.0
Mazda Sport2.5L I4FWD9.07.08.0
Mazda Touring2.5L I4FWD9.07.08.0

Gas Tank Size

2008 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Size

Trim Eng. Drive train Fuel Tank Size (Gal) Fuel Tank Size (L)
S2.5L I4FWD20.075.7
2.5L I4FWD20.075.7
Electric 2.5L I4FWD20.075.7
S2.5L I4FWD20.075.7
SL2.5L I4FWD20.075.7
SE3.5L V6FWD20.075.7
SE3.5L V6FWD20.075.7
SL3.5L V6FWD20.075.7

2021 Mazda 6

Fuel Tank Size

Trim Eng. Drive train Fuel Tank Size (Gal) Fuel Tank Size (L)
Mazda Carbon Edition2.5L I4FWD16.060.6
Mazda GT2.5L I4FWD16.060.6
Mazda GT Reserve2.5L I4FWD16.060.6
Mazda Signature2.5L I4FWD16.060.6
Mazda Sport2.5L I4FWD16.060.6
Mazda Touring2.5L I4FWD16.060.6

Gas Tank Range

2008 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
S2.5L I4FWD460640550
2.5L I4FWD460640550
Electric 2.5L I4FWD700660680
S2.5L I4FWD460640550
SL2.5L I4FWD460640550
SE3.5L V6FWD380540460
SE3.5L V6FWD380540460
SL3.5L V6FWD380520450

2021 Mazda 6

Fuel Tank Range (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (Miles) Highway (Miles) Combined (Miles)
Mazda Carbon Edition2.5L I4FWD368496432
Mazda GT2.5L I4FWD368496432
Mazda GT Reserve2.5L I4FWD368496432
Mazda Signature2.5L I4FWD368496432
Mazda Sport2.5L I4FWD416560488
Mazda Touring2.5L I4FWD416560488

2008 Nissan Altima

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
S2.5L I4FWD7401030885
2.5L I4FWD7401030885
Electric 2.5L I4FWD112710621094
S2.5L I4FWD7401030885
SL2.5L I4FWD7401030885
SE3.5L V6FWD612869740
SE3.5L V6FWD612869740
SL3.5L V6FWD612837724

2021 Mazda 6

Fuel Tank Range (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train City (KM) Highway (KM) Combined (KM)
Mazda Carbon Edition2.5L I4FWD592798695
Mazda GT2.5L I4FWD592798695
Mazda GT Reserve2.5L I4FWD592798695
Mazda Signature2.5L I4FWD592798695
Mazda Sport2.5L I4FWD669901785
Mazda Touring2.5L I4FWD669901785

Towing Capacity

2008 Nissan Altima

Towing Capacity

Trim Engine Drive train Towing Capacity (lbs)
S2.5L I4FWD1,000 lbs.
2.5L I4FWD1,000 lbs.
Electric 2.5L I4FWD1,000 lbs.
S2.5L I4FWD1,000 lbs.
SL2.5L I4FWD1,000 lbs.
SE3.5L V6FWD1,000 lbs.
SE3.5L V6FWD1,000 lbs.
SL3.5L V6FWD1,000 lbs.

No Data Available: 2021 Mazda 6 Towing Capacity

Legroom

2008 Nissan Altima

Legroom (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Legroom (in) 2nd Row Legroom (in) 3rd Row Legroom (in) 4th Row Legroom (in) 5th Row Legroom (in)
S2.5L I4FWD42.534.4
2.5L I4FWD44.135.8
Electric 2.5L I4FWD44.135.8
S2.5L I4FWD44.135.8
SL2.5L I4FWD44.135.8
SE3.5L V6FWD42.534.4
SE3.5L V6FWD44.135.8
SL3.5L V6FWD44.135.8

2021 Mazda 6

Legroom (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Legroom (in) 2nd Row Legroom (in) 3rd Row Legroom (in) 4th Row Legroom (in) 5th Row Legroom (in)
Mazda Carbon Edition2.5L I4FWD4238
Mazda GT2.5L I4FWD4238
Mazda GT Reserve2.5L I4FWD4238
Mazda Signature2.5L I4FWD4238
Mazda Sport2.5L I4FWD4238
Mazda Touring2.5L I4FWD4238

2008 Nissan Altima

Legroom (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Legroom (cm) 2nd Row Legroom (cm) 3rd Row Legroom (cm) 4th Row Legroom (cm) 5th Row Legroom (cm)
S2.5L I4FWD10887.4
2.5L I4FWD11290.9
Electric 2.5L I4FWD11290.9
S2.5L I4FWD11290.9
SL2.5L I4FWD11290.9
SE3.5L V6FWD10887.4
SE3.5L V6FWD11290.9
SL3.5L V6FWD11290.9

2021 Mazda 6

Legroom (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Legroom (cm) 2nd Row Legroom (cm) 3rd Row Legroom (cm) 4th Row Legroom (cm) 5th Row Legroom (cm)
Mazda Carbon Edition2.5L I4FWD10696
Mazda GT2.5L I4FWD10696
Mazda GT Reserve2.5L I4FWD10696
Mazda Signature2.5L I4FWD10696
Mazda Sport2.5L I4FWD10696
Mazda Touring2.5L I4FWD10696

Headroom

2008 Nissan Altima

Headroom (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Headroom (in) 2nd Row Headroom (in) 3rd Row Headroom (in) 4th Row Headroom (in) 5th Row Headroom (in)
S2.5L I4FWD39.735.6
2.5L I4FWD40.636.8
Electric 2.5L I4FWD40.636.8
S2.5L I4FWD40.636.8
SL2.5L I4FWD40.636.8
SE3.5L V6FWD37.235.6
SE3.5L V6FWD40.636.8
SL3.5L V6FWD40.636.8

2021 Mazda 6

Headroom (Imp.)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Headroom (in) 2nd Row Headroom (in) 3rd Row Headroom (in) 4th Row Headroom (in) 5th Row Headroom (in)
Mazda Carbon Edition2.5L I4FWD3737
Mazda GT2.5L I4FWD3737
Mazda GT Reserve2.5L I4FWD3737
Mazda Signature2.5L I4FWD3737
Mazda Sport2.5L I4FWD3837
Mazda Touring2.5L I4FWD3737

2008 Nissan Altima

Headroom (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Headroom (cm) 2nd Row Headroom (cm) 3rd Row Headroom (cm) 4th Row Headroom (cm) 5th Row Headroom (cm)
S2.5L I4FWD100.890.4
2.5L I4FWD103.193.5
Electric 2.5L I4FWD103.193.5
S2.5L I4FWD103.193.5
SL2.5L I4FWD103.193.5
SE3.5L V6FWD94.590.4
SE3.5L V6FWD103.193.5
SL3.5L V6FWD103.193.5

2008 Nissan Altima

Headroom (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train 1st Row Headroom (cm) 2nd Row Headroom (cm) 3rd Row Headroom (cm) 4th Row Headroom (cm) 5th Row Headroom (cm)
Mazda Carbon Edition2.5L I4FWD9393
Mazda GT2.5L I4FWD9393
Mazda GT Reserve2.5L I4FWD9393
Mazda Signature2.5L I4FWD9393
Mazda Sport2.5L I4FWD9693
Mazda Touring2.5L I4FWD9393

Turning Diameter & Radius (Curb To Curb)

No Data Available: 2008 Nissan Altima Turning Diameter & Radius Curb To Curb

2021 Mazda 6

Turning Diameter & Radius (Curb To Curb)

Trim Eng. Drive train Diameter Curb To Curb (ft) Diameter Curb To Curb (m) Radius Curb To Curb (ft) Radius Curb To Curb (m)
Mazda Carbon Edition2.5L I4FWD36.711.218.45.6
Mazda GT2.5L I4FWD36.711.218.45.6
Mazda GT Reserve2.5L I4FWD36.711.218.45.6
Mazda Signature2.5L I4FWD36.711.218.45.6
Mazda Sport2.5L I4FWD36.711.218.45.6
Mazda Touring2.5L I4FWD36.711.218.45.6

Ground Clearance

No Data Available: 2008 Nissan Altima Ground Clearance (inches)

2021 Mazda 6

Ground Clearance (inches)

Trim Eng. Drive train Ground Clearance Front (in) Ground Clearance Rear (in) Ground Clearance Min (in) Ground Clearance Max (in)
Mazda Carbon Edition2.5L I4FWD6.5
Mazda GT2.5L I4FWD6.5
Mazda GT Reserve2.5L I4FWD6.5
Mazda Signature2.5L I4FWD6.5
Mazda Sport2.5L I4FWD6.5
Mazda Touring2.5L I4FWD6.5

No Data Available: 2008 Nissan Altima Ground Clearance (cm)

2021 Mazda 6

Ground Clearance (Metric)

Trim Eng. Drive train Ground Clearance Front (cm) Ground Clearance Rear (cm) Ground Clearance Min (cm) Ground Clearance Max (cm)
Mazda Carbon Edition2.5L I4FWD16.5
Mazda GT2.5L I4FWD16.5
Mazda GT Reserve2.5L I4FWD16.5
Mazda Signature2.5L I4FWD16.5
Mazda Sport2.5L I4FWD16.5
Mazda Touring2.5L I4FWD16.5

Height

2008 Nissan Altima

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
S2.5L I4FWD55.34.61140.51.41
2.5L I4FWD57.94.83147.11.47
Electric 2.5L I4FWD57.94.83147.11.47
S2.5L I4FWD57.94.83147.11.47
SL2.5L I4FWD57.94.83147.11.47
SE3.5L V6FWD55.34.61140.51.41
SE3.5L V6FWD57.94.83147.11.47
SL3.5L V6FWD57.94.83147.11.47

2021 Mazda 6

Height

Trim Eng. Drive train Height (in) Height (ft) Height (cm) Height (m)
Mazda Carbon Edition2.5L I4FWD574.751441.45
Mazda GT2.5L I4FWD574.751441.45
Mazda GT Reserve2.5L I4FWD574.751441.45
Mazda Signature2.5L I4FWD574.751441.45
Mazda Sport2.5L I4FWD574.751441.45
Mazda Touring2.5L I4FWD574.751441.45

Length

2008 Nissan Altima

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
S2.5L I4FWD182.515.21463.64.64
2.5L I4FWD189.815.82482.14.82
Electric 2.5L I4FWD189.815.82482.14.82
S2.5L I4FWD189.815.82482.14.82
SL2.5L I4FWD189.815.82482.14.82
SE3.5L V6FWD182.515.21463.64.64
SE3.5L V6FWD189.815.82482.14.82
SL3.5L V6FWD189.815.82482.14.82

2021 Mazda 6

Length

Trim Eng. Drive train Length (in) Length (ft) Length (cm) Length (m)
Mazda Carbon Edition2.5L I4FWD19216.04874.88
Mazda GT2.5L I4FWD19216.04874.88
Mazda GT Reserve2.5L I4FWD19216.04874.88
Mazda Signature2.5L I4FWD19216.04874.88
Mazda Sport2.5L I4FWD19216.04874.88
Mazda Touring2.5L I4FWD19216.04874.88

Width Without Mirrors

2008 Nissan Altima

Width W/O Mirrors

Trim Eng. Drive train Width W/O Mirrors (in) Width W/O Mirrors (ft) Width W/O Mirrors (cm) Width W/O Mirrors (m)
S2.5L I4FWD70.75.89179.61.8
2.5L I4FWD70.75.89179.61.8
Electric 2.5L I4FWD70.75.89179.61.8
S2.5L I4FWD70.75.89179.61.8
SL2.5L I4FWD70.75.89179.61.8
SE3.5L V6FWD70.75.89179.61.8
SE3.5L V6FWD70.75.89179.61.8
SL3.5L V6FWD70.75.89179.61.8

2021 Mazda 6

Width W/O Mirrors

Trim Eng. Drive train Width W/O Mirrors (in) Width W/O Mirrors (ft) Width W/O Mirrors (cm) Width W/O Mirrors (m)
Mazda Carbon Edition2.5L I4FWD72.46.031831.84
Mazda GT2.5L I4FWD72.46.031831.84
Mazda GT Reserve2.5L I4FWD72.46.031831.84
Mazda Signature2.5L I4FWD72.46.031831.84
Mazda Sport2.5L I4FWD72.46.031831.84
Mazda Touring2.5L I4FWD72.46.031831.84

Wheelbase

2008 Nissan Altima

Wheelbase

Trim Eng. Drive train Wheelbase (in) Wheelbase (ft) Wheelbase (cm) Wheelbase (m)
S2.5L I4FWD105.38.78267.52.67
2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
Electric 2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
S2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SL2.5L I4FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SE3.5L V6FWD105.38.78267.52.67
SE3.5L V6FWD109.39.11277.62.78
SL3.5L V6FWD109.39.11277.62.78

2021 Mazda 6

Wheelbase

Trim Eng. Drive train Wheelbase (in) Wheelbase (ft) Wheelbase (cm) Wheelbase (m)
Mazda Carbon Edition2.5L I4FWD1119.252812.81
Mazda GT2.5L I4FWD1119.252812.81
Mazda GT Reserve2.5L I4FWD1119.252812.81
Mazda Signature2.5L I4FWD1119.252812.81
Mazda Sport2.5L I4FWD1119.252812.81
Mazda Touring2.5L I4FWD1119.252812.81

Curb Weight

2008 Nissan Altima

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
S2.5L I4FWD3,052 lbs.175 hp17.4 lbs/hp
2.5L I4FWD3,112 lbs.175 hp17.8 lbs/hp
Electric 2.5L I4FWD3,479 lbs.158 hp22.0 lbs/hp
S2.5L I4FWD3,145 lbs.175 hp18.0 lbs/hp
SL2.5L I4FWD3,189 lbs.175 hp18.2 lbs/hp
SE3.5L V6FWD3,205 lbs.270 hp11.9 lbs/hp
SE3.5L V6FWD3,292 lbs.270 hp12.2 lbs/hp
SL3.5L V6FWD3,417 lbs.270 hp12.7 lbs/hp

2021 Mazda 6

Curb Weight

Trim Engine Drive train Curb Weight Horsepower Weight / Horsepower Ratio
Mazda Carbon Edition2.5L I4FWD3,582 lbs.227 hp15.8 lbs/hp
Mazda GT2.5L I4FWD3,582 lbs.227 hp15.8 lbs/hp
Mazda GT Reserve2.5L I4FWD3,582 lbs.227 hp15.8 lbs/hp
Mazda Signature2.5L I4FWD3,582 lbs.227 hp15.8 lbs/hp
Mazda Sport2.5L I4FWD3,437 lbs.187 hp18.4 lbs/hp
Mazda Touring2.5L I4FWD3,437 lbs.187 hp18.4 lbs/hp

Oil Capacity

2008 Nissan Altima

Oil Capacity

Engine Oil Capacity (Quarts) Oil Capacity (Liters) Viscosity
2.5L 4 Cyl. QR25DE4.9 Qts.4.6 L0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30
2.5L 4 Cyl. QR25DE4.9 Qts.4.6 L5W-30
3.5L 6 Cyl. VQ35DE4.4 Qts.4.2 L5W-30

No Data Available: 2021 Mazda 6 Oil Capacity

Battery Size

2008 Nissan Altima

Battery Size

Trim Battery Code Length x Width x Height
Standard Ex Hybrid359 1/16" x 6 7/8" x 8 7/8"

No Data Available: 2021 Mazda 6 Oil Capacity

Cargo Space: Trunk Volume

2008 Nissan Altima

Cargo Space

Trim Trunk Volume ft3 Trunk Volume m3
2dr Coupe I4 Man 2.5 S Trunk Volume7.4 ft30.21 m3
2dr Coupe I4 Man 2.5 S ULEV Trunk Volume7.4 ft30.21 m3
2dr Coupe I4 CVT 2.5 S Trunk Volume7.4 ft30.21 m3
2dr Coupe I4 CVT 2.5 S ULEV Trunk Volume7.4 ft30.21 m3
2dr Coupe V6 Man 3.5 SE Trunk Volume7.4 ft30.21 m3
2dr Coupe V6 CVT 3.5 SE Trunk Volume7.4 ft30.21 m3
4dr Sedan I4 Man 2.5 Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan I4 Man 2.5 ULEV Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan I4 Man 2.5 S Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan I4 Man 2.5 S ULEV Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 S Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 SL Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 S ULEV Trunk Volume13.1 ft30.37 m3
4dr Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 SL ULEV Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan I4 eCVT Hybrid Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan V6 Man 3.5 SE Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 SE Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3
4dr Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 SL Trunk Volume15.3 ft30.43 m3

2021 Mazda 6

Cargo Space

Trim Trunk Volume ft3 Trunk Volume m3
Trunk Volume15.0 ft30.42 m3

Timing Belt Or Chain

2008 Nissan Altima

Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Belt Or Chain Interference or Non-Interference Replacement interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl. 182 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.5L V6 270 hp (VQ35DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. Hybrid 198 hp (QR25DE)Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2021 Mazda 6

Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine Belt Or Chain Interference or Non-Interference Replacement interval (miles)
2.5L 4 Cyl.Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L 4 Cyl. TurboTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

Exterior Colors

2008 Nissan Altima

Exterior Colors

Exterior Color Name Exterior Color
Azure Blue Metallic [Blue]
Code Red Metallic [Red]
Dark Slate Metallic [Gray]
Precision Gray Metallic [Gray]
Radiant Silver Metallic [Silver]
Super Black [Black]
Winter Frost Metallic [White]

2021 Mazda 6

Exterior Colors

Exterior Color Name Exterior Color
Deep Crystal Blue [Blue]
Jet Black Mica [Black]
Machine Gray Metallic [Gray]
Snowflake White Pearl Mica [White]
Soul Red Crystal Metallic [Red]

Interior Colors

2008 Nissan Altima

Interior Colors

Interior Color Name Interior Color
Blonde w/Cloth Seat Trim [Beige]
Charcoal w/Cloth Seat Trim [Gray]

2021 Mazda 6

Interior Colors

Interior Color Name Interior Color
Black w/Cloth Seat Trim [Black]

Steering Wheel Size

2008 Nissan Altima

Steering Wheel Size

Steering Wheel Diameter (inches) Steering Wheel Circumference (inches) Steering Wheel Classification
15"4"C

2021 Mazda 6

Steering Wheel Size

Steering Wheel Diameter (inches) Steering Wheel Circumference (inches) Steering Wheel Classification
14 1/2"4 1/8"None

Wiper Sizes

2008 Nissan Altima

Wiper Sizes

Driver's Side (inches) Passenger's (inches) Rear (inches)
2816None

No Data Available: 2021 Mazda 6 Oil Capacity

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