Chevrolet Equinox vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Equinox · Mazda CX-5
- Length187.8 in
- Height66.3 in – 69.3 in
- Wheelbase112.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,764 lb – 4,007 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 8.7 in shorter (187.8 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 2.5 in taller (67.8 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.6 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 295 lb heavier (3,886 lb vs 3,591 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.6 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 295 lb heavier (3,886 lb vs 3,591 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 8.7 in shorter (187.8 in vs 179.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 2.5 in taller (67.8 in vs 65.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Equinox | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 179.1 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 72.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 65.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 106.3 in | 6.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,886 lb | 3,591 lb | 295 lb |
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