Acura MDX vs Mazda CX-9 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Mazda CX-9
- Length196.2 in
- Height67.4 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight4,001 lb – 4,292 lb
- Width77.8 in
- Mazda CX-9 width77.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura MDX is 3.2 in shorter (196.2 in vs 199.4 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-9 is 0.3 in narrower (77.8 in vs 77.5 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-9 is 1.6 in taller (67.4 in vs 69.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 115.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 4.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-9 is 117 lb heavier (4,147 lb vs 4,264 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura MDX has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 4.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 115.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-9 is 117 lb heavier (4,147 lb vs 4,264 lb)
- Height: Mazda CX-9 is 1.6 in taller (67.4 in vs 69.0 in)
- Length: Acura MDX is 3.2 in shorter (196.2 in vs 199.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura MDX — Acura MDX is shorter by 3.2 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 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceAcura MDX — Acura MDX has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura MDX — Based on length × width (Acura MDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Mazda CX-9 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.2 in | 199.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 77.8 in | 77.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 69.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 115.3 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 4.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,147 lb | 4,264 lb | 117 lb |
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