Mazda CX-5 vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 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 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 1.9 in shorter (179.1 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.1 in narrower (72.5 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.7 in taller (65.3 in vs 64.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 159 lb heavier (3,591 lb vs 3,750 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 159 lb heavier (3,591 lb vs 3,750 lb)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.7 in taller (65.3 in vs 64.6 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 1.9 in shorter (179.1 in vs 177.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.0 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.1 in narrower (72.5 in vs 72.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 177.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 72.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 64.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,591 lb | 3,750 lb | 159 lb |
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