Spec Sizes

Mazda CX-9 vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 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 weight4,144 lb – 4,327 lb
Front / width
  • Ford Explorer width78.9 in

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 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 8.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 437 lb heavier (4,236 lb vs 4,672 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Mazda CX-9 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 8.1 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 437 lb heavier (4,236 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 0.8 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecMazda CX-9Ford ExplorerDifference
Length199.4 in198.3 in1.1 in
Width—78.9 in—
Height—70.0 in—
Wheelbase115.3 in112.8 in2.5 in
Ground clearance8.8 in8.1 in0.8 in
Curb weight4,236 lb4,672 lb437 lb

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