Mazda CX-5 vs Audi Q3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Audi Q3
- Length178.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Curb weight3,194 lb – 3,532 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Audi Q3 width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi Q3 is 6.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 172.6 in)
- Width: Audi Q3 is 0.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.4 in taller (65.7 in vs 63.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q3 is 716 lb heavier (3,363 lb vs 4,079 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q3 is 716 lb heavier (3,363 lb vs 4,079 lb)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.4 in taller (65.7 in vs 63.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.5 in)
- Length: Audi Q3 is 6.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 172.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi Q3 — Audi Q3 is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Audi Q3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi Q3 — Audi Q3 is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi Q3 — Based on length × width (Audi Q3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Audi Q3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 172.6 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 63.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 6.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,363 lb | 4,079 lb | 716 lb |
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