Ford Escape vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Mazda CX-5
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,645 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 2.0 in shorter (178.1 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.7 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 106.2 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 203 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,777 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 203 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,777 lb)
- Length: Ford Escape is 2.0 in shorter (178.1 in vs 180.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.7 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 106.2 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 180.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 3,777 lb | 203 lb |
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