Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Mazda CX-5
- Length174.8 in – 175.2 in
- Height64.4 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,280 lb – 3,585 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 3.7 in shorter (175.0 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 1.3 in taller (64.4 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 70 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,363 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 3.7 in shorter (175.0 in vs 178.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 70 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,363 lb)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 1.3 in taller (64.4 in vs 65.7 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 178.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 65.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,433 lb | 3,363 lb | 70 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.8 in – 175.2 in).
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