Spec Sizes

Subaru Ascent vs Mazda CX-9 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Subaru Ascent · Mazda CX-9

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

Side view
  • Length196.8 in
  • Height71.6 in
  • Wheelbase113.8 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight4,430 lb – 4,603 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.0 in
  • Mazda CX-9 width77.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Ascent is 2.6 in shorter (196.8 in vs 199.4 in)
  • Width: Subaru Ascent is 1.5 in narrower (76.0 in vs 77.5 in)
  • Height: Subaru Ascent is 2.6 in taller (71.6 in vs 69.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 115.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Mazda CX-9 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 9.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 217 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 4,300 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 217 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 4,300 lb)
  2. Height: Subaru Ascent is 2.6 in taller (71.6 in vs 69.0 in)
  3. Ground clearance: Mazda CX-9 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 9.0 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Ascent is 1.5 in narrower (76.0 in vs 77.5 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Ascent is 2.6 in shorter (196.8 in vs 199.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Ascent · garage fit for Mazda CX-9
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent is narrower by 1.5 in
  • More ground clearanceMazda CX-9 — Mazda CX-9 has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Ascent — Based on length × width (Subaru Ascent)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru AscentMazda CX-9Difference
Length196.8 in199.4 in2.6 in
Width76.0 in77.5 in1.5 in
Height71.6 in69.0 in2.6 in
Wheelbase113.8 in115.3 in1.5 in
Ground clearance8.7 in9.0 in0.3 in
Curb weight4,517 lb4,300 lb217 lb

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