Dodge Nitro vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · Mazda CX-5
- Length178.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase108.8 in
- Curb weight3,982 lb – 4,162 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 1.2 in shorter (178.9 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.5 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 4.3 in taller (69.9 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 106.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 296 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,777 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 296 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,777 lb)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 4.3 in taller (69.9 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 106.2 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.5 in narrower (73.1 in vs 72.6 in)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 1.2 in shorter (178.9 in vs 180.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Nitro | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 180.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 72.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 65.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 106.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,072 lb | 3,777 lb | 296 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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