Mazda CX-5 vs Audi Q5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Audi Q5
- Length178.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Curb weight3,194 lb – 3,532 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Audi Q5 width74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 3.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 182.6 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 2.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.7 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.5 in taller (65.7 in vs 65.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q5 has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 7.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q5 is 914 lb heavier (3,363 lb vs 4,277 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi Q5 is 914 lb heavier (3,363 lb vs 4,277 lb)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 7.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q5 has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.5 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 2.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.7 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 3.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 182.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Audi Q5
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 2.3 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Audi Q5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 182.6 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 65.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 7.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,363 lb | 4,277 lb | 914 lb |
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