Mazda CX-5 vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · BMW X1
- Length179.1 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in
- Curb weight3,527 lb – 3,655 lb
- Width72.5 in
- BMW X1 width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 4.3 in shorter (179.1 in vs 174.8 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 0.8 in narrower (72.5 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 1.8 in taller (65.3 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 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 69 lb heavier (3,591 lb vs 3,660 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 7.0 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 1.8 in taller (65.3 in vs 63.5 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 4.3 in shorter (179.1 in vs 174.8 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 69 lb heavier (3,591 lb vs 3,660 lb)
- 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 4.3 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 174.8 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 71.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 63.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 7.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,591 lb | 3,660 lb | 69 lb |
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