Jeep Cherokee vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · Mazda CX-5
- Length182.0 in
- Height65.7 in – 67.8 in
- Wheelbase106.5 in – 107.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,590 lb – 4,250 lb
- Width73.2 in – 74.9 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 1.9 in shorter (182.0 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.5 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 1.2 in taller (66.8 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 106.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 144 lb heavier (3,920 lb vs 3,777 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 144 lb heavier (3,920 lb vs 3,777 lb)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.5 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 1.2 in taller (66.8 in vs 65.6 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 1.9 in shorter (182.0 in vs 180.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 1.9 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 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee has 0.8 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 | 180.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 72.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 66.8 in | 65.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.8 in | 106.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,920 lb | 3,777 lb | 144 lb |
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