Mazda CX-5 vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Ford Escape
- Length178.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Curb weight3,212 lb – 3,589 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Ford Escape width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 0.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 178.1 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.6 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 173 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,574 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 173 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,574 lb)
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.6 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.9 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 0.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 178.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Ford Escape
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 178.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 66.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 8.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,401 lb | 3,574 lb | 173 lb |
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