Spec Sizes

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

Comparing 2021 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 – 65.4 in
  • Wheelbase106.2 in
  • Ground clearance7.5 in
  • Curb weight3,552 lb – 3,836 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.5 in
  • Honda CR-V width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mazda CX-5 is 3.0 in shorter (179.1 in vs 182.1 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 1.5 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 104.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 241 lb heavier (3,694 lb vs 3,453 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 241 lb heavier (3,694 lb vs 3,453 lb)
  2. Length: Mazda CX-5 is 3.0 in shorter (179.1 in vs 182.1 in)
  3. Height: Honda CR-V is 1.0 in taller (65.3 in vs 66.3 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 104.8 in)
  5. Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.5 in narrower (72.5 in vs 73.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 3.0 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
  • Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)

Dimension comparison

SpecMazda CX-5Honda CR-VDifference
Length179.1 in182.1 in3.0 in
Width72.5 in73.0 in0.5 in
Height65.3 in66.3 in1.0 in
Wheelbase106.2 in104.8 in1.5 in
Ground clearance7.5 in——
Curb weight3,694 lb3,453 lb241 lb

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