Acura MDX vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Mazda CX-5
- Length198.4 in
- Height67.1 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Curb weight4,271 lb – 4,788 lb
- Width78.7 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 18.3 in shorter (198.4 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 6.1 in narrower (78.7 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 1.5 in taller (67.1 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 106.2 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 753 lb heavier (4,530 lb vs 3,777 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 753 lb heavier (4,530 lb vs 3,777 lb)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 18.3 in shorter (198.4 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 6.1 in narrower (78.7 in vs 72.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 106.2 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 1.5 in taller (67.1 in vs 65.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 18.3 in Check garage fit for Acura MDX · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 6.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.4 in | 180.1 in | 18.3 in |
| Width | 78.7 in | 72.6 in | 6.1 in |
| Height | 67.1 in | 65.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 106.2 in | 7.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,530 lb | 3,777 lb | 753 lb |
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