Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Mazda CX-5
- Length176.4 in
- Height64.4 in – 64.8 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 6.8 in
- Curb weight3,596 lb – 3,997 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 2.7 in shorter (176.4 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.7 in taller (64.6 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 7.6 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 206 lb heavier (3,797 lb vs 3,591 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 7.6 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 206 lb heavier (3,797 lb vs 3,591 lb)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 2.7 in shorter (176.4 in vs 179.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.7 in taller (64.6 in vs 65.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 2.7 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 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 1.0 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 179.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 64.6 in | 65.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 7.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,797 lb | 3,591 lb | 206 lb |
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