Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Mazda CX-5
- Length184.6 in – 193.1 in
- Height66.1 in – 66.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in – 110.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,459 lb – 4,098 lb
- Width74.0 in – 74.2 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 10.2 in shorter (188.8 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.7 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 462 lb heavier (3,779 lb vs 3,317 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 462 lb heavier (3,779 lb vs 3,317 lb)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 10.2 in shorter (188.8 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.7 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 10.2 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.8 in | 178.7 in | 10.2 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 72.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,779 lb | 3,317 lb | 462 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.6 in – 193.1 in).
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