Acura MDX vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Mazda CX-5
- Length191.6 in
- Height68.2 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,594 lb – 4,645 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 12.9 in shorter (191.6 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 6.1 in narrower (78.5 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 2.5 in taller (68.2 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 1,303 lb heavier (4,620 lb vs 3,317 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 1,303 lb heavier (4,620 lb vs 3,317 lb)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 6.1 in narrower (78.5 in vs 72.4 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 12.9 in shorter (191.6 in vs 178.7 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 2.5 in taller (68.2 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 12.9 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 | 191.6 in | 178.7 in | 12.9 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 72.4 in | 6.1 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 65.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,620 lb | 3,317 lb | 1,303 lb |
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