Mazda CX-5 vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Honda CR-V
- Length178.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Curb weight3,212 lb – 3,589 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Honda CR-V width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 0.7 in shorter (178.7 in vs 179.4 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 0.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.8 in taller (65.7 in vs 64.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 2.0 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 6.5 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 67 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,467 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 2.0 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 6.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 67 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,467 lb)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.8 in taller (65.7 in vs 64.9 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 0.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Honda CR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 2.0 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Honda CR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 179.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 64.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 6.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,401 lb | 3,467 lb | 67 lb |
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