Acura MDX vs Mazda CX-9 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Mazda CX-9
- Length191.6 in
- Height68.2 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,594 lb – 4,645 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Mazda CX-9 width76.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura MDX is 8.6 in shorter (191.6 in vs 200.2 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-9 is 2.3 in narrower (78.5 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 0.2 in taller (68.2 in vs 68.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 113.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 183 lb heavier (4,620 lb vs 4,437 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 113.2 in)
- Length: Acura MDX is 8.6 in shorter (191.6 in vs 200.2 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 183 lb heavier (4,620 lb vs 4,437 lb)
- Width: Mazda CX-9 is 2.3 in narrower (78.5 in vs 76.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Mazda CX-9
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-9 — Mazda CX-9 is narrower by 2.3 in
- More ground clearanceAcura MDX — Acura MDX has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura MDX — Based on length × width (Acura MDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Mazda CX-9 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.6 in | 200.2 in | 8.6 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 76.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 68.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 113.2 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 8.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,620 lb | 4,437 lb | 183 lb |
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