Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mazda CX-9 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Mazda CX-9
- Length184.1 in
- Height67.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,725 lb – 4,120 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Mazda CX-9 width76.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 16.1 in shorter (184.1 in vs 200.2 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.8 in narrower (74.4 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-9 is 0.1 in taller (67.9 in vs 68.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.2 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-9 is 515 lb heavier (3,923 lb vs 4,437 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-9 is 515 lb heavier (3,923 lb vs 4,437 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 16.1 in shorter (184.1 in vs 200.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 113.2 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.8 in narrower (74.4 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-9 is 0.1 in taller (67.9 in vs 68.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 16.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Mazda CX-9
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Mazda CX-9 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.1 in | 200.2 in | 16.1 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 76.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 68.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.2 in | 6.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,923 lb | 4,437 lb | 515 lb |
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