Ford Transit Connect vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Ford Transit Connect · Mazda CX-5
- Length173.9 in – 189.7 in
- Height72.0 in – 72.8 in
- Wheelbase104.8 in – 120.6 in
- Curb weight3,505 lb – 3,979 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 3.1 in shorter (181.8 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 0.2 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 6.7 in taller (72.4 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (112.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Transit Connect is 379 lb heavier (3,742 lb vs 3,363 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Transit Connect is 379 lb heavier (3,742 lb vs 3,363 lb)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 6.7 in taller (72.4 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (112.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 3.1 in shorter (181.8 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 0.2 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Transit Connect · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Transit Connect — Ford Transit Connect is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Transit Connect | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.8 in | 178.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 65.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.7 in | 106.3 in | 6.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,742 lb | 3,363 lb | 379 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 173.9 in – 189.7 in).
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