Honda CR-V vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Mazda CX-5
- Length179.4 in
- Height64.7 in – 65.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 6.8 in
- Curb weight3,358 lb – 3,624 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 0.7 in shorter (179.4 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 0.8 in narrower (71.6 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.8 in taller (64.9 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.9 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 128 lb heavier (3,491 lb vs 3,363 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.9 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 128 lb heavier (3,491 lb vs 3,363 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.8 in taller (64.9 in vs 65.7 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 0.8 in narrower (71.6 in vs 72.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 1.9 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.4 in | 178.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 72.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 64.9 in | 65.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 106.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 8.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,491 lb | 3,363 lb | 128 lb |
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