Mazda CX-30 vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-30 · BMW X1

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length173.0 in
  • Height61.7 in
  • Wheelbase104.5 in
  • Ground clearance6.9 in
  • Curb weight3,232 lb – 3,408 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in
  • BMW X1 width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mazda CX-30 is 2.5 in shorter (173.0 in vs 175.5 in)
  • Width: Mazda CX-30 is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: BMW X1 is 1.2 in taller (61.7 in vs 62.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (104.5 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.2 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X1 is 314 lb heavier (3,320 lb vs 3,634 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X1 is 314 lb heavier (3,320 lb vs 3,634 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.2 in)
  3. Height: BMW X1 is 1.2 in taller (61.7 in vs 62.9 in)
  4. Length: Mazda CX-30 is 2.5 in shorter (173.0 in vs 175.5 in)
  5. Width: Mazda CX-30 is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-30Mazda CX-30 is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-30 · garage fit for BMW X1
  • Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-30Mazda CX-30 is narrower by 1.0 in
  • More ground clearanceBMW X1BMW X1 has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-30Based on length × width (Mazda CX-30)

Dimension comparison

SpecMazda CX-30BMW X1Difference
Length173.0 in175.5 in2.5 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in1.0 in
Height61.7 in62.9 in1.2 in
Wheelbase104.5 in105.1 in0.6 in
Ground clearance6.9 in7.2 in0.3 in
Curb weight3,320 lb3,634 lb314 lb

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