Spec Sizes

Mazda CX-9 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-9 · Ford Explorer

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

Side view
  • Length199.4 in
  • Wheelbase115.3 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.0 in
  • Curb weight4,301 lb – 4,504 lb
Front / width

    Which is bigger?

    • Length: Ford Explorer is 1.1 in shorter (199.4 in vs 198.3 in)
    • Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (115.3 in vs 112.8 in)
    • Ground clearance: Mazda CX-9 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 8.1 in)
    • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 270 lb heavier (4,403 lb vs 4,672 lb)

    Biggest size differences

    1. Ground clearance: Mazda CX-9 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 8.1 in)
    2. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 270 lb heavier (4,403 lb vs 4,672 lb)
    3. Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (115.3 in vs 112.8 in)
    4. Length: Ford Explorer is 1.1 in shorter (199.4 in vs 198.3 in)

    Practical verdicts

    • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 1.1 in
    • More ground clearanceMazda CX-9 — Mazda CX-9 has 0.7 in more clearance

    Dimension comparison

    SpecMazda CX-9Ford ExplorerDifference
    Length199.4 in198.3 in1.1 in
    Height—70.0 in—
    Wheelbase115.3 in112.8 in2.5 in
    Ground clearance8.8 in8.1 in0.7 in
    Curb weight4,403 lb4,672 lb270 lb

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