Ford Explorer vs Mazda CX-9 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Mazda CX-9
- Length197.1 in
- Height70.4 in – 71.0 in
- Wheelbase112.6 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,534 lb – 4,697 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Mazda CX-9 width76.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 3.1 in shorter (197.1 in vs 200.2 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-9 is 2.7 in narrower (78.9 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.7 in taller (70.7 in vs 68.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 113.2 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 181 lb heavier (4,616 lb vs 4,435 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 181 lb heavier (4,616 lb vs 4,435 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.7 in taller (70.7 in vs 68.0 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-9 is 2.7 in narrower (78.9 in vs 76.2 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 3.1 in shorter (197.1 in vs 200.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 113.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Mazda CX-9
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-9 — Mazda CX-9 is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-9 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-9)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Mazda CX-9 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.1 in | 200.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 76.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 68.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 113.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,616 lb | 4,435 lb | 181 lb |
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