Acura RDX vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · Mazda CX-5
- Length186.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight3,783 lb – 4,068 lb
- Width74.8 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 7.6 in shorter (186.7 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 2.3 in narrower (74.8 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Acura RDX is 0.4 in taller (65.7 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 232 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 3,694 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura RDX has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Acura RDX is 232 lb heavier (3,926 lb vs 3,694 lb)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 7.6 in shorter (186.7 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 2.3 in narrower (74.8 in vs 72.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura RDX has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 7.6 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 2.3 in
- More ground clearanceAcura RDX — Acura RDX has 0.7 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 | 186.7 in | 179.1 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 72.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 65.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 7.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,926 lb | 3,694 lb | 232 lb |
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