Mazda CX-9 vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-9 · Toyota Highlander

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

Side view
  • Length199.8 in
  • Height68.0 in
  • Wheelbase113.2 in
  • Ground clearance8.0 in
  • Curb weight4,312 lb – 4,528 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.2 in
  • Toyota Highlander width75.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Highlander is 11.4 in shorter (199.8 in vs 188.4 in)
  • Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.0 in narrower (76.2 in vs 75.2 in)
  • Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.7 in taller (68.0 in vs 68.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (113.2 in vs 109.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Mazda CX-9 is 270 lb heavier (4,420 lb vs 4,150 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mazda CX-9 is 270 lb heavier (4,420 lb vs 4,150 lb)
  2. Length: Toyota Highlander is 11.4 in shorter (199.8 in vs 188.4 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (113.2 in vs 109.8 in)
  4. Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.0 in narrower (76.2 in vs 75.2 in)
  5. Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.7 in taller (68.0 in vs 68.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota HighlanderToyota Highlander is shorter by 11.4 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-9 · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota HighlanderToyota Highlander is narrower by 1.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota HighlanderBased on length × width (Toyota Highlander)

Dimension comparison

SpecMazda CX-9Toyota HighlanderDifference
Length199.8 in188.4 in11.4 in
Width76.2 in75.2 in1.0 in
Height68.0 in68.7 in0.7 in
Wheelbase113.2 in109.8 in3.4 in
Ground clearance8.0 in
Curb weight4,420 lb4,150 lb270 lb

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