Ford Flex vs Mazda CX-9 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Flex · Mazda CX-9

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

Side view
  • Length201.8 in
  • Height68.0 in
  • Wheelbase117.9 in
  • Ground clearance5.9 in
  • Curb weight4,439 lb – 4,828 lb
Front / width
  • Width75.9 in
  • Mazda CX-9 width77.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mazda CX-9 is 2.4 in shorter (201.8 in vs 199.4 in)
  • Width: Ford Flex is 1.6 in narrower (75.9 in vs 77.5 in)
  • Height: Mazda CX-9 is 1.0 in taller (68.0 in vs 69.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 115.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Flex has 1.4 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 4.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Flex is 370 lb heavier (4,634 lb vs 4,264 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Flex has 1.4 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 4.5 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Flex is 370 lb heavier (4,634 lb vs 4,264 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 115.3 in)
  4. Width: Ford Flex is 1.6 in narrower (75.9 in vs 77.5 in)
  5. Height: Mazda CX-9 is 1.0 in taller (68.0 in vs 69.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-9Mazda CX-9 is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Flex · garage fit for Mazda CX-9
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord FlexFord Flex is narrower by 1.6 in
  • More ground clearanceFord FlexFord Flex has 1.4 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FlexMazda CX-9Difference
Length201.8 in199.4 in2.4 in
Width75.9 in77.5 in1.6 in
Height68.0 in69.0 in1.0 in
Wheelbase117.9 in115.3 in2.6 in
Ground clearance5.9 in4.5 in1.4 in
Curb weight4,634 lb4,264 lb370 lb

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