Acura RDX vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Mazda CX-5
- Length184.4 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,737 lb – 3,996 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 5.3 in shorter (184.4 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.2 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.3 in taller (65.0 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.6 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 276 lb heavier (3,867 lb vs 3,591 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 276 lb heavier (3,867 lb vs 3,591 lb)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.6 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 5.3 in shorter (184.4 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.2 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 5.3 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 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.5 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 | 179.1 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 65.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,867 lb | 3,591 lb | 276 lb |
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