Spec Sizes

Mazda CX-9 vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-9 · Kia Sorento

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 weight4,236 lb – 4,409 lb
Front / width
  • Width77.5 in
  • Kia Sorento width74.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Sorento is 10.5 in shorter (199.4 in vs 188.9 in)
  • Width: Kia Sorento is 2.7 in narrower (77.5 in vs 74.8 in)
  • Height: Kia Sorento is 0.9 in taller (67.6 in vs 68.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (115.3 in vs 110.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Mazda CX-9 is 366 lb heavier (4,323 lb vs 3,957 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mazda CX-9 is 366 lb heavier (4,323 lb vs 3,957 lb)
  2. Length: Kia Sorento is 10.5 in shorter (199.4 in vs 188.9 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (115.3 in vs 110.8 in)
  4. Width: Kia Sorento is 2.7 in narrower (77.5 in vs 74.8 in)
  5. Height: Kia Sorento is 0.9 in taller (67.6 in vs 68.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 10.5 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-9 · garage fit for Kia Sorento
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is narrower by 2.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Sorento — Based on length × width (Kia Sorento)

Dimension comparison

SpecMazda CX-9Kia SorentoDifference
Length199.4 in188.9 in10.5 in
Width77.5 in74.8 in2.7 in
Height67.6 in68.5 in0.9 in
Wheelbase115.3 in110.8 in4.5 in
Ground clearance—7.5 in—
Curb weight4,323 lb3,957 lb366 lb

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