Mazda CX-5 vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · BMW X1
- Length178.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Curb weight3,212 lb – 3,589 lb
- Width72.4 in
- BMW X1 width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 3.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 174.8 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 0.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.2 in taller (65.7 in vs 63.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.5 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 249 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,649 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.5 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 249 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,649 lb)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.2 in taller (65.7 in vs 63.5 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 3.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 174.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 1.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 174.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 63.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 7.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,401 lb | 3,649 lb | 249 lb |
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