Mazda CX-5 vs Audi Q3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Audi Q3
- Length179.1 in
- Height65.3 in – 65.4 in
- Wheelbase106.2 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Curb weight3,541 lb – 3,825 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Audi Q3 width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi Q3 is 2.5 in shorter (179.1 in vs 176.6 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.3 in narrower (72.5 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 1.3 in taller (65.3 in vs 64.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 105.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q3 is 228 lb heavier (3,683 lb vs 3,911 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q3 is 228 lb heavier (3,683 lb vs 3,911 lb)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 1.3 in taller (65.3 in vs 64.1 in)
- Length: Audi Q3 is 2.5 in shorter (179.1 in vs 176.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 105.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi Q3 — Audi Q3 is shorter by 2.5 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 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 0.8 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Audi Q3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 176.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 72.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 64.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 105.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 6.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,683 lb | 3,911 lb | 228 lb |
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