Mazda CX-5 vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · BMW X1
- Length179.1 in
- Height65.3 in – 65.4 in
- Wheelbase106.2 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Curb weight3,541 lb – 3,825 lb
- Width72.5 in
- BMW X1 width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 3.6 in shorter (179.1 in vs 175.5 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 0.8 in narrower (72.5 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.4 in taller (65.3 in vs 62.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 50 lb heavier (3,683 lb vs 3,634 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 7.2 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.4 in taller (65.3 in vs 62.9 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 3.6 in shorter (179.1 in vs 175.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 50 lb heavier (3,683 lb vs 3,634 lb)
- Width: BMW X1 is 0.8 in narrower (72.5 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 3.6 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 0.3 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 | 175.5 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 71.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 62.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 105.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 7.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,683 lb | 3,634 lb | 50 lb |
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