Spec Sizes

Kia Sorento vs Mazda CX-9 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Mazda CX-9

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

Side view
  • Length189.0 in
  • Height66.7 in – 70.3 in
  • Wheelbase110.8 in
  • Ground clearance6.9 in – 8.2 in
  • Curb weight3,794 lb – 4,120 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.8 in
  • Mazda CX-9 width77.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Sorento is 10.4 in shorter (189.0 in vs 199.4 in)
  • Width: Kia Sorento is 2.7 in narrower (74.8 in vs 77.5 in)
  • Height: Kia Sorento is 0.9 in taller (68.5 in vs 67.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (110.8 in vs 115.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Mazda CX-9 is 452 lb heavier (3,957 lb vs 4,409 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mazda CX-9 is 452 lb heavier (3,957 lb vs 4,409 lb)
  2. Length: Kia Sorento is 10.4 in shorter (189.0 in vs 199.4 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (110.8 in vs 115.3 in)
  4. Width: Kia Sorento is 2.7 in narrower (74.8 in vs 77.5 in)
  5. Height: Kia Sorento is 0.9 in taller (68.5 in vs 67.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 10.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Mazda CX-9
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is narrower by 2.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia SorentoMazda CX-9Difference
Length189.0 in199.4 in10.4 in
Width74.8 in77.5 in2.7 in
Height68.5 in67.6 in0.9 in
Wheelbase110.8 in115.3 in4.5 in
Ground clearance7.5 in——
Curb weight3,957 lb4,409 lb452 lb

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