 Standard  Optional |
| Engines | Mazda6 6i SV | Accord LX | Altima 2.5 | Malibu LS | | 2.4-liter Inline-4 169 hp |  | | | | | Mileage City/Hwy [mpg] | --- | --- | --- | 22 / 30 | | 2.4-liter Inline-4 177 hp | | | | | | Mileage City/Hwy [mpg] | --- | 21 - 22 (MT) / 31 | --- | --- | | 2.5-liter Inline-4 170 hp | | | | | | Mileage City/Hwy [mpg] | 20 / 29 | --- | --- | --- | | 2.5-liter Inline-4 175 hp | | | | | | Mileage City/Hwy [mpg] | --- | --- | 23 / 32 | --- |
| Transmissions | | 4-speed automatic | | | | | | 5-speed automatic | | | | | | 5-speed manual | | | | | | 6-speed manual | | | | | | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | | | | |
| Exterior Dimensions | Mazda6 6i SV | Accord LX | Altima 2.5 | Malibu LS | | Length [in.] | 193.7 | 194.1 | 190.7 | 191.8 | | Width [in.] | 72.4 | 72.7 | 70.7 | 70.3 | | Height [in.] | 57.9 | 58.1 | 58.0 | 57.1 | | Wheelbase [in.] | 109.8 | 110.2 | 109.3 | 112.3 | | Front Track [in.] | 62.8 | 62.6 | 61.0 | 59.6 | | Rear Track [in.] | 62.8 | 62.6 | 61.0 | 60.0 |
| Exterior Features |
| 4 doors | | | | | | Power Door Mirrors | | | | | | Folding Door Mirrors | | | | |
| Interior Dimensions | Mazda6 6i SV | Accord LX | Altima 2.5 | Malibu LS | | Passenger Vol. [cu-ft.] | 101.9 | 106.0 | 100.7 | 97.7 | | Seating Cap. | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | Headroom Front [in.] | 39.4 | 41.4 | 40.6 | 39.4 | | Headroom Rear [in.] | 37.3 | 38.5 | 36.8 | 37.2 | | Legroom Front [in.] | 42.5 | 42.5 | 44.1 | 42.2 | | Legroom Rear [in.] | 38.0 | 37.2 | 35.8 | 37.6 | | Shoulderroom Front [in.] | 57.3 | 58.2 | 55.7 | 55.9 | | Shoulderroom Rear [in.] | 56.5 | 56.4 | 55.5 | 53.9 | | Hiproom Front [in.] | 55.1 | 56.6 | 56.8 | 53.0 | | Hiproom Rear [in.] | 55.9 | 54.3 | 52.5 | 52.1 | | Cargo Capacity [cu-ft.] | 16.6 | 14.0 | 15.3 | 15.1 |
| Interior Features |
| Air Conditioning | | | | | | Cruise Control | | | | | | Cupholders | | | | | | Power Windows | | | | | | Rear Window Defogger | | | | | | Remote Keyless Entry | | | | | | Tachometer | | | | | | Trip Computer | | | | | | Vehicle Information System | | | | | | Cloth Seat-Upholstery | | | | | | Bucket Driver's Seat | | | | | | Manual Driver Adjustments | | | | | | Bucket Passenger Seat | | | | | | Manual Passenger Adjustments | | | | | | 6-way Front Seat | | | | | | 4-way Passenger Seat | | | | | | Rear Bench Seat | | | | | | Folding Rear Seat | | | | | | Split-Folding Rear Seat | | | | | | Radio | | | | | | CD-Player | | | | | | Satellite-radio | | | | | | Satellite-radio capability | | | | | | Internet Access | | | | | | 4 Speakers | | | | | | 6 Speakers | | | | |
| Safety Features | Mazda6 6i SV | Accord LX | Altima 2.5 | Malibu LS | | Anti-lock Brakes | | | | | | Brake Assist | | | | | | Stability Control (ESC) | | | | | | Front Airbags | | | | | | Front Side Airbags | | | | | | Side-Curtain Airbags | | | | | | Front Anti-Whiplash Head Restraints | | | | | | Traction Control | | | | | | Tire-pressure Monitor | | | | | | Emergency Communication System | | | | |
| Technical Features |
| Driveline | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | | Day-time Running-lights | | | | | | Security System | | | | | | Theft Deterrent | | | | | | Tire-pressure Monitor | | | | | | Tracker | | | | |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Weight [lbs.] | 3,258 | 3,204 | 3,180 | 3,415 | | Weight Distribution | 60 / 40 | --- | 61 / 39 | --- | | GVWR [lbs.] | 4,340 | --- | 4,279 | --- | | Coefficient of Drag | 0.27 | --- | 0.31 | --- | | Towing Capacity [lbs.] | --- | --- | 1,000 | 1,000 | | Fuel Capacity [gal.] | 18.5 | 18.5 | 20.0 | 16.3 |
| Steering |
| Power Steering | | | | | | Tilting Steering-Wheel | | | | | | Telescoping Steering-Wheel | | | | |
| Suspension |
| Front Double-wishbone | | | | | | Front MacPherson Struts | | | | | | Rear Multi-Link | | | | |
| Tires |
| Front P205/65 HR16 | | | | | | Front P215/55 SR17 | | | | | | Front P215/60 HR16 | | | | | | Front P215/60 TR16 | | | | | | Rear P205/65 HR16 | | | | | | Rear P215/55 SR17 | | | | | | Rear P215/60 HR16 | | | | | | Rear P215/60 TR16 | | | | |
| Brakes |
| Front Vented Disc Brakes | | | | | | Rear Disc Brakes | | | | |
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