Spec Sizes

Nissan Pathfinder vs Mazda CX-9 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 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 – 4,364 lb
Front / width
  • Width77.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.2 in shorter (197.2 in vs 199.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 115.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Mazda CX-9 has 1.8 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Mazda CX-9 is 137 lb heavier (4,266 lb vs 4,403 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Mazda CX-9 has 1.8 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.8 in)
  2. Curb weight: Mazda CX-9 is 137 lb heavier (4,266 lb vs 4,403 lb)
  3. Length: Nissan Pathfinder is 2.2 in shorter (197.2 in vs 199.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (114.2 in vs 115.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Pathfinder — Nissan Pathfinder is shorter by 2.2 in
  • More ground clearanceMazda CX-9 — Mazda CX-9 has 1.8 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan PathfinderMazda CX-9Difference
Length197.2 in199.4 in2.2 in
Width77.2 in——
Height69.6 in——
Wheelbase114.2 in115.3 in1.1 in
Ground clearance7.0 in8.8 in1.8 in
Curb weight4,266 lb4,403 lb137 lb

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