Jeep Wrangler vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Mazda CX-5
- Length163.8 in
- Height72.5 in
- Wheelbase95.4 in
- Ground clearance9.1 in – 10.6 in
- Curb weight3,879 lb – 4,132 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 14.9 in shorter (163.8 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.3 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 6.8 in taller (72.5 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 10.9 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 1.3 in more ground clearance (9.8 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 605 lb heavier (4,006 lb vs 3,401 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 605 lb heavier (4,006 lb vs 3,401 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 1.3 in more ground clearance (9.8 in vs 8.5 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 6.8 in taller (72.5 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 10.9 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 14.9 in shorter (163.8 in vs 178.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 14.9 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163.8 in | 178.7 in | 14.9 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 72.5 in | 65.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.4 in | 106.3 in | 10.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | 8.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,006 lb | 3,401 lb | 605 lb |
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