Mazda CX-5 vs Acura MDX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Acura MDX

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

Side view
  • Length180.1 in
  • Height65.6 in
  • Wheelbase106.2 in
  • Ground clearance7.9 in
  • Curb weight3,717 lb – 3,836 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.6 in
  • Acura MDX width78.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mazda CX-5 is 18.3 in shorter (180.1 in vs 198.4 in)
  • Width: Mazda CX-5 is 6.1 in narrower (72.6 in vs 78.7 in)
  • Height: Acura MDX is 1.5 in taller (65.6 in vs 67.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 113.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura MDX is 753 lb heavier (3,777 lb vs 4,530 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura MDX is 753 lb heavier (3,777 lb vs 4,530 lb)
  2. Length: Mazda CX-5 is 18.3 in shorter (180.1 in vs 198.4 in)
  3. Width: Mazda CX-5 is 6.1 in narrower (72.6 in vs 78.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Acura MDX has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 113.8 in)
  5. Height: Acura MDX is 1.5 in taller (65.6 in vs 67.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 18.3 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Acura MDX
  • Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 6.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)

Dimension comparison

SpecMazda CX-5Acura MDXDifference
Length180.1 in198.4 in18.3 in
Width72.6 in78.7 in6.1 in
Height65.6 in67.1 in1.5 in
Wheelbase106.2 in113.8 in7.6 in
Ground clearance7.9 in
Curb weight3,777 lb4,530 lb753 lb

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