Mazda CX-5 vs Audi Q3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Audi Q3
- Length178.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Curb weight3,212 lb – 3,589 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Audi Q3 width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi Q3 is 2.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 176.6 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.8 in taller (65.7 in vs 62.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.5 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q3 is 507 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,908 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi Q3 is 507 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,908 lb)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.8 in taller (65.7 in vs 62.9 in)
- Length: Audi Q3 is 2.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 176.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.5 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi Q3 — Audi Q3 is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Audi Q3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Audi Q3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 176.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 62.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,401 lb | 3,908 lb | 507 lb |
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