Acura RDX vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Mazda CX-5
- Length184.4 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,737 lb – 3,902 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 5.7 in shorter (184.4 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.3 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.7 in taller (65.0 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 419 lb heavier (3,820 lb vs 3,401 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 419 lb heavier (3,820 lb vs 3,401 lb)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.5 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 5.7 in shorter (184.4 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.3 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.7 in taller (65.0 in vs 65.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.4 in | 178.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 65.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,820 lb | 3,401 lb | 419 lb |
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