Ford Escape vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Mazda CX-5
- Length180.5 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in
- Curb weight3,299 lb – 3,706 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 1.4 in shorter (180.5 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.6 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.8 in taller (66.1 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 106.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 181 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 3,683 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 181 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 3,683 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 7.5 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.6 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.8 in taller (66.1 in vs 65.3 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 1.4 in shorter (180.5 in vs 179.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.5 in | 179.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 72.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 65.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 7.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,503 lb | 3,683 lb | 181 lb |
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