Toyota Highlander vs Mazda CX-9 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Mazda CX-9
- Length194.9 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,145 lb – 4,450 lb
- Width76.0 in
- Mazda CX-9 width77.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 4.5 in shorter (194.9 in vs 199.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.5 in narrower (76.0 in vs 77.5 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.5 in taller (68.1 in vs 67.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 115.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-9 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.8 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-9 is 9 lb heavier (4,298 lb vs 4,307 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-9 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 115.3 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 4.5 in shorter (194.9 in vs 199.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.5 in narrower (76.0 in vs 77.5 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.5 in taller (68.1 in vs 67.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Mazda CX-9
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-9 — Mazda CX-9 has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Mazda CX-9 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.9 in | 199.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 77.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 67.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 115.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,298 lb | 4,307 lb | 9 lb |
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