Acura MDX vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Mazda CX-5
- Length193.6 in
- Height67.6 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight4,025 lb – 4,332 lb
- Width77.2 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 14.9 in shorter (193.6 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 4.8 in narrower (77.2 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 1.9 in taller (67.6 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 816 lb heavier (4,179 lb vs 3,363 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 816 lb heavier (4,179 lb vs 3,363 lb)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 14.9 in shorter (193.6 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 4.8 in narrower (77.2 in vs 72.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 1.9 in taller (67.6 in vs 65.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 14.9 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 4.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.6 in | 178.7 in | 14.9 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 72.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Height | 67.6 in | 65.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 106.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,179 lb | 3,363 lb | 816 lb |
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