Honda CR-V vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Mazda CX-5
- Length182.1 in
- Height66.1 in – 66.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in – 104.8 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight3,337 lb – 3,576 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 2.0 in shorter (182.1 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.7 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (104.8 in vs 106.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda CR-V has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 320 lb heavier (3,457 lb vs 3,777 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 320 lb heavier (3,457 lb vs 3,777 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (104.8 in vs 106.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda CR-V has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.9 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 2.0 in shorter (182.1 in vs 180.1 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.7 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 180.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.8 in | 106.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 7.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,457 lb | 3,777 lb | 320 lb |
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