Honda Pilot vs Mazda CX-9 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda Pilot · Mazda CX-9
- Length191.4 in
- Height71.0 in – 72.7 in
- Wheelbase109.2 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,295 lb – 4,608 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Mazda CX-9 width76.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Pilot is 8.8 in shorter (191.4 in vs 200.2 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-9 is 2.3 in narrower (78.5 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Honda Pilot is 3.8 in taller (71.8 in vs 68.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (109.2 in vs 113.2 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Honda Pilot is 15 lb heavier (4,452 lb vs 4,437 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Honda Pilot is 3.8 in taller (71.8 in vs 68.0 in)
- Length: Honda Pilot is 8.8 in shorter (191.4 in vs 200.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (109.2 in vs 113.2 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-9 is 2.3 in narrower (78.5 in vs 76.2 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Pilot is 15 lb heavier (4,452 lb vs 4,437 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Pilot — Honda Pilot is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Pilot · garage fit for Mazda CX-9
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-9 — Mazda CX-9 is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Pilot — Based on length × width (Honda Pilot)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Pilot | Mazda CX-9 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.4 in | 200.2 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 76.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 71.8 in | 68.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 113.2 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,452 lb | 4,437 lb | 15 lb |
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