Toyota Highlander vs Mazda CX-9 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Mazda CX-9
- Length192.5 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,165 lb – 4,655 lb
- Width75.8 in
- Mazda CX-9 width77.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 6.9 in shorter (192.5 in vs 199.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.7 in narrower (75.8 in vs 77.5 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-9 is 0.9 in taller (68.1 in vs 69.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 115.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 3.5 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 4.5 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 147 lb heavier (4,410 lb vs 4,264 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 3.5 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 4.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 115.3 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 6.9 in shorter (192.5 in vs 199.4 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 147 lb heavier (4,410 lb vs 4,264 lb)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.7 in narrower (75.8 in vs 77.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 6.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Mazda CX-9
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander has 3.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Mazda CX-9 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.5 in | 199.4 in | 6.9 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 77.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 69.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 115.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 4.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,410 lb | 4,264 lb | 147 lb |
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