Mazda CX-9 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-9 · Ford Explorer
- Length200.2 in
- Height68.0 in
- Wheelbase113.2 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,328 lb – 4,546 lb
- Width76.2 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 3.1 in shorter (200.2 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-9 is 2.7 in narrower (76.2 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.7 in taller (68.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (113.2 in vs 112.6 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 207 lb heavier (4,437 lb vs 4,644 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 207 lb heavier (4,437 lb vs 4,644 lb)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 2.7 in taller (68.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-9 is 2.7 in narrower (76.2 in vs 78.9 in)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 3.1 in shorter (200.2 in vs 197.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (113.2 in vs 112.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-9 · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-9 — Mazda CX-9 is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-9 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-9)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-9 | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.2 in | 197.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 78.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 68.0 in | 70.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 112.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,437 lb | 4,644 lb | 207 lb |
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