Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Honda HR-V · Mazda CX-5
- Length169.1 in
- Height63.2 in
- Wheelbase102.8 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 3,109 lb
- Width69.8 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda HR-V is 9.6 in shorter (169.1 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 2.6 in narrower (69.8 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.5 in taller (63.2 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (102.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 402 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 3,401 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 402 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 3,401 lb)
- Length: Honda HR-V is 9.6 in shorter (169.1 in vs 178.7 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.5 in taller (63.2 in vs 65.7 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 2.6 in narrower (69.8 in vs 72.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is shorter by 9.6 in Check garage fit for Honda HR-V · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is narrower by 2.6 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda HR-V — Based on length × width (Honda HR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda HR-V | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.1 in | 178.7 in | 9.6 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 72.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 65.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 106.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 8.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,999 lb | 3,401 lb | 402 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.