Audi Q5 vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Audi Q5 · Mazda CX-5
- Length183.6 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in
- Curb weight4,045 lb
- Width74.5 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 4.5 in shorter (183.6 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 2.0 in narrower (74.5 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Audi Q5 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi Q5 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 7.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q5 is 454 lb heavier (4,045 lb vs 3,591 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi Q5 is 454 lb heavier (4,045 lb vs 3,591 lb)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q5 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 2.0 in narrower (74.5 in vs 72.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi Q5 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 7.6 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 4.5 in shorter (183.6 in vs 179.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Audi Q5 · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceAudi Q5 — Audi Q5 has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi Q5 | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.6 in | 179.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 72.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 65.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 106.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 7.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,045 lb | 3,591 lb | 454 lb |
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