Spec Sizes

Kia Sorento vs Mazda CX-9 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 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
  • Length187.4 in
  • Height66.3 in
  • Wheelbase109.4 in
  • Ground clearance7.3 in
  • Curb weight3,704 lb – 4,101 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Sorento is 12.0 in shorter (187.4 in vs 199.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 115.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Mazda CX-9 has 1.5 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Mazda CX-9 is 500 lb heavier (3,903 lb vs 4,403 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Mazda CX-9 has 1.5 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.8 in)
  2. Curb weight: Mazda CX-9 is 500 lb heavier (3,903 lb vs 4,403 lb)
  3. Length: Kia Sorento is 12.0 in shorter (187.4 in vs 199.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 115.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 12.0 in
  • More ground clearanceMazda CX-9 — Mazda CX-9 has 1.5 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecKia SorentoMazda CX-9Difference
Length187.4 in199.4 in12.0 in
Width74.4 in——
Height66.3 in——
Wheelbase109.4 in115.3 in5.9 in
Ground clearance7.3 in8.8 in1.5 in
Curb weight3,903 lb4,403 lb500 lb

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