Mazda CX-5 vs GMC Terrain Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · GMC Terrain
- Length178.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Curb weight3,212 lb – 3,589 lb
- Width72.4 in
- GMC Terrain width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 3.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.3 in taller (65.7 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 7.4 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Terrain is 157 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,557 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 7.4 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Terrain is 157 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,557 lb)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 3.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 182.3 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.3 in taller (65.7 in vs 65.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for GMC Terrain
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | GMC Terrain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 182.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 65.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 7.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,401 lb | 3,557 lb | 157 lb |
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