Spec Sizes

Ford Explorer vs Mazda CX-9 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Mazda CX-9

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length193.4 in
  • Height72.8 in
  • Wheelbase113.7 in
  • Curb weight4,460 lb – 4,712 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.7 in
  • Mazda CX-9 width76.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Explorer is 6.4 in shorter (193.4 in vs 199.8 in)
  • Width: Ford Explorer is 2.5 in narrower (73.7 in vs 76.2 in)
  • Height: Ford Explorer is 4.8 in taller (72.8 in vs 68.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 113.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 166 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 4,420 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Ford Explorer is 4.8 in taller (72.8 in vs 68.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 166 lb heavier (4,586 lb vs 4,420 lb)
  3. Width: Ford Explorer is 2.5 in narrower (73.7 in vs 76.2 in)
  4. Length: Ford Explorer is 6.4 in shorter (193.4 in vs 199.8 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (113.7 in vs 113.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Mazda CX-9
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is narrower by 2.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExplorerMazda CX-9Difference
Length193.4 in199.8 in6.4 in
Width73.7 in76.2 in2.5 in
Height72.8 in68.0 in4.8 in
Wheelbase113.7 in113.2 in0.5 in
Ground clearance—8.0 in—
Curb weight4,586 lb4,420 lb166 lb

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