Kia Sorento vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Mazda CX-5
- Length184.4 in – 184.6 in
- Height66.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,594 lb – 3,894 lb
- Width74.2 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 5.8 in shorter (184.5 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.8 in narrower (74.2 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.2 in taller (66.9 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 381 lb heavier (3,744 lb vs 3,363 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 381 lb heavier (3,744 lb vs 3,363 lb)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 5.8 in shorter (184.5 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.8 in narrower (74.2 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.2 in taller (66.9 in vs 65.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 1.8 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.5 in | 178.7 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 72.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 66.9 in | 65.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,744 lb | 3,363 lb | 381 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.4 in – 184.6 in).
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