Mazda CX-5 vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · BMW X1
- Length180.1 in
- Height65.6 in
- Wheelbase106.2 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,717 lb – 3,836 lb
- Width72.6 in
- BMW X1 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 2.9 in shorter (180.1 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 1.0 in taller (65.6 in vs 64.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 27 lb heavier (3,777 lb vs 3,750 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: BMW X1 is 2.9 in shorter (180.1 in vs 177.2 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 1.0 in taller (65.6 in vs 64.6 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 27 lb heavier (3,777 lb vs 3,750 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 106.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for BMW X1
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.1 in | 177.2 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 72.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 64.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 106.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,777 lb | 3,750 lb | 27 lb |
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