Jeep Cherokee vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · Mazda CX-5
- Length182.0 in
- Height65.7 in – 67.8 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 8.8 in
- Curb weight3,811 lb – 4,106 lb
- Width73.2 in – 74.9 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 3.3 in shorter (182.0 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.7 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 1.0 in taller (66.8 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 596 lb heavier (3,959 lb vs 3,363 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 596 lb heavier (3,959 lb vs 3,363 lb)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.5 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.7 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 3.3 in shorter (182.0 in vs 178.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 1.0 in taller (66.8 in vs 65.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Jeep Cherokee · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Cherokee | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.0 in | 178.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 72.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 66.8 in | 65.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,959 lb | 3,363 lb | 596 lb |
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