Acura MDX vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Acura MDX · Mazda CX-5
- Length196.2 in
- Height67.4 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight4,001 lb – 4,292 lb
- Width77.2 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 17.1 in shorter (196.2 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 4.7 in narrower (77.2 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Acura MDX is 2.1 in taller (67.4 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 2.0 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 7.6 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 556 lb heavier (4,147 lb vs 3,591 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 2.0 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 7.6 in)
- Curb weight: Acura MDX is 556 lb heavier (4,147 lb vs 3,591 lb)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 17.1 in shorter (196.2 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 4.7 in narrower (77.2 in vs 72.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 17.1 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 4.7 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura MDX | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.2 in | 179.1 in | 17.1 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 72.5 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 65.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 106.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 7.6 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,147 lb | 3,591 lb | 556 lb |
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