Nissan Pathfinder vs Mazda CX-9 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Nissan Pathfinder · Mazda CX-9

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

Side view
  • Length197.2 in
  • Height69.6 in
  • Wheelbase114.2 in
  • Ground clearance7.0 in
  • Curb weight4,168 lb – 4,486 lb
Front / width
  • Width77.2 in
  • Mazda CX-9 width76.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.0 in shorter (197.2 in vs 200.2 in)
  • Width: Mazda CX-9 is 1.0 in narrower (77.2 in vs 76.2 in)
  • Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.6 in taller (69.6 in vs 68.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Pathfinder has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 113.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Mazda CX-9 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Mazda CX-9 is 114 lb heavier (4,327 lb vs 4,441 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Mazda CX-9 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Mazda CX-9 is 114 lb heavier (4,327 lb vs 4,441 lb)
  3. Height: Nissan Pathfinder is 1.6 in taller (69.6 in vs 68.0 in)
  4. Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 3.0 in shorter (197.2 in vs 200.2 in)
  5. Width: Mazda CX-9 is 1.0 in narrower (77.2 in vs 76.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan PathfinderNissan Pathfinder is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Pathfinder · garage fit for Mazda CX-9
  • Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-9Mazda CX-9 is narrower by 1.0 in
  • More ground clearanceMazda CX-9Mazda CX-9 has 1.0 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan PathfinderMazda CX-9Difference
Length197.2 in200.2 in3.0 in
Width77.2 in76.2 in1.0 in
Height69.6 in68.0 in1.6 in
Wheelbase114.2 in113.2 in1.0 in
Ground clearance7.0 in8.0 in1.0 in
Curb weight4,327 lb4,441 lb114 lb

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