Spec Sizes

Mazda CX-5 vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · BMW X1

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length179.1 in
  • Height65.3 in – 65.4 in
  • Wheelbase106.2 in
  • Ground clearance7.5 in
  • Curb weight3,552 lb – 3,836 lb
Front / width
  • 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)
  • Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 61 lb heavier (3,694 lb vs 3,634 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.4 in taller (65.3 in vs 62.9 in)
  2. Length: BMW X1 is 3.6 in shorter (179.1 in vs 175.5 in)
  3. Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 61 lb heavier (3,694 lb vs 3,634 lb)
  4. Width: BMW X1 is 0.8 in narrower (72.5 in vs 71.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 105.1 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
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)

Dimension comparison

SpecMazda CX-5BMW X1Difference
Length179.1 in175.5 in3.6 in
Width72.5 in71.7 in0.8 in
Height65.3 in62.9 in2.4 in
Wheelbase106.2 in105.1 in1.1 in
Ground clearance7.5 in——
Curb weight3,694 lb3,634 lb61 lb

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