Spec Sizes

Ford Explorer vs Mazda CX-9 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 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
  • Length198.3 in
  • Height70.0 in
  • Wheelbase112.8 in
  • Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.3 in
  • Curb weight4,443 lb – 4,901 lb
Front / width

    Which is bigger?

    • Length: Ford Explorer is 1.1 in shorter (198.3 in vs 199.4 in)
    • Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 115.3 in)
    • Ground clearance: Mazda CX-9 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.8 in)
    • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 270 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,403 lb)

    Biggest size differences

    1. Ground clearance: Mazda CX-9 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.8 in)
    2. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 270 lb heavier (4,672 lb vs 4,403 lb)
    3. Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 115.3 in)
    4. Length: Ford Explorer is 1.1 in shorter (198.3 in vs 199.4 in)

    Practical verdicts

    • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 1.1 in
    • More ground clearanceMazda CX-9 — Mazda CX-9 has 0.7 in more clearance

    Dimension comparison

    SpecFord ExplorerMazda CX-9Difference
    Length198.3 in199.4 in1.1 in
    Height70.0 in——
    Wheelbase112.8 in115.3 in2.5 in
    Ground clearance8.1 in8.8 in0.7 in
    Curb weight4,672 lb4,403 lb270 lb

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