Mazda CX-9 vs Kia Carnival Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-9 · Kia Carnival
- Length199.4 in
- Height69.0 in
- Wheelbase115.3 in
- Ground clearance0.4 in – 8.7 in
- Curb weight4,166 lb – 4,361 lb
- 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 0.2 in taller (69.0 in vs 69.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (115.3 in vs 121.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Carnival has 2.3 in more ground clearance (4.5 in vs 6.8 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 288 lb heavier (4,264 lb vs 4,552 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Carnival has 2.3 in more ground clearance (4.5 in vs 6.8 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 288 lb heavier (4,264 lb vs 4,552 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (115.3 in vs 121.7 in)
- 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)
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
- More ground clearanceKia Carnival — Kia Carnival has 2.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-9 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-9)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-9 | Kia Carnival | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 199.4 in | 203.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 78.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 69.0 in | 69.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in | 121.7 in | 6.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in | 6.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,264 lb | 4,552 lb | 288 lb |
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