Toyota Highlander vs Mazda CX-9 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Mazda CX-9
- Length188.4 in
- Height68.1 in – 69.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,946 lb – 4,464 lb
- Width75.2 in
- Mazda CX-9 width76.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 11.8 in shorter (188.4 in vs 200.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.0 in narrower (75.2 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.7 in taller (68.7 in vs 68.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 113.2 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-9 is 230 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 4,435 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 11.8 in shorter (188.4 in vs 200.2 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-9 is 230 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 4,435 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 113.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.0 in narrower (75.2 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.7 in taller (68.7 in vs 68.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 11.8 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Mazda CX-9
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Mazda CX-9 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.4 in | 200.2 in | 11.8 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 76.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 68.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 113.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,205 lb | 4,435 lb | 230 lb |
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