Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet TrailBlazer · Mazda CX-5
- Length173.5 in – 173.7 in
- Height65.2 in – 65.7 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in – 8.0 in
- Width71.2 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 5.5 in shorter (173.6 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 1.3 in narrower (71.2 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 0.1 in taller (65.5 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.2 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 5.5 in shorter (173.6 in vs 179.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 1.3 in narrower (71.2 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 0.1 in taller (65.5 in vs 65.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet TrailBlazer — Chevrolet TrailBlazer is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet TrailBlazer · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet TrailBlazer — Chevrolet TrailBlazer is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet TrailBlazer — Based on length × width (Chevrolet TrailBlazer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet TrailBlazer | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.6 in | 179.1 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 72.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 65.5 in | 65.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,694 lb | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 173.5 in – 173.7 in).
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