Spec Sizes

Mazda CX-5 vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Honda CR-V

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

Side view
  • Length179.1 in
  • Height65.3 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance7.6 in
  • Curb weight3,527 lb – 3,655 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.5 in
  • Honda CR-V width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mazda CX-5 is 1.5 in shorter (179.1 in vs 180.6 in)
  • Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.5 in narrower (72.5 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Honda CR-V is 1.0 in taller (65.3 in vs 66.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Honda CR-V has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 8.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 182 lb heavier (3,591 lb vs 3,410 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 182 lb heavier (3,591 lb vs 3,410 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Honda CR-V has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 8.0 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.7 in)
  4. Height: Honda CR-V is 1.0 in taller (65.3 in vs 66.3 in)
  5. Length: Mazda CX-5 is 1.5 in shorter (179.1 in vs 180.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Honda CR-V
  • Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 0.5 in
  • More ground clearanceHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V has 0.4 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)

Dimension comparison

SpecMazda CX-5Honda CR-VDifference
Length179.1 in180.6 in1.5 in
Width72.5 in73.0 in0.5 in
Height65.3 in66.3 in1.0 in
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in1.6 in
Ground clearance7.6 in8.0 in0.4 in
Curb weight3,591 lb3,410 lb182 lb

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