Spec Sizes

Mazda CX-9 vs Kia Carnival Dimensions & Size Comparison

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

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

Side view
  • Length199.4 in
  • Height67.6 in
  • Wheelbase115.3 in
  • Curb weight4,409 lb
Front / width
  • Width77.5 in
  • Kia Carnival width78.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mazda CX-9 is 3.6 in shorter (199.4 in vs 203.0 in)
  • Width: Mazda CX-9 is 1.0 in narrower (77.5 in vs 78.5 in)
  • Height: Kia Carnival is 1.6 in taller (67.6 in vs 69.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (115.3 in vs 121.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 143 lb heavier (4,409 lb vs 4,552 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (115.3 in vs 121.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 143 lb heavier (4,409 lb vs 4,552 lb)
  3. Height: Kia Carnival is 1.6 in taller (67.6 in vs 69.2 in)
  4. Length: Mazda CX-9 is 3.6 in shorter (199.4 in vs 203.0 in)
  5. Width: Mazda CX-9 is 1.0 in narrower (77.5 in vs 78.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-9 — Mazda CX-9 is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-9 · garage fit for Kia Carnival
  • Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-9 — Mazda CX-9 is narrower by 1.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-9 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-9)

Dimension comparison

SpecMazda CX-9Kia CarnivalDifference
Length199.4 in203.0 in3.6 in
Width77.5 in78.5 in1.0 in
Height67.6 in69.2 in1.6 in
Wheelbase115.3 in121.7 in6.4 in
Ground clearance—6.8 in—
Curb weight4,409 lb4,552 lb143 lb

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