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

Comparing 2022 vs 2023 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
  • Length180.1 in
  • Height65.6 in
  • Wheelbase106.2 in
  • Ground clearance7.9 in
  • Curb weight3,717 lb – 3,836 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.6 in
  • Honda CR-V width73.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mazda CX-5 is 4.7 in shorter (180.1 in vs 184.8 in)
  • Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.9 in narrower (72.6 in vs 73.5 in)
  • Height: Honda CR-V is 0.8 in taller (65.6 in vs 66.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 211 lb heavier (3,777 lb vs 3,566 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 211 lb heavier (3,777 lb vs 3,566 lb)
  2. Length: Mazda CX-5 is 4.7 in shorter (180.1 in vs 184.8 in)
  3. Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.9 in narrower (72.6 in vs 73.5 in)
  4. Height: Honda CR-V is 0.8 in taller (65.6 in vs 66.3 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 106.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Honda CR-V
  • Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 0.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)

Dimension comparison

SpecMazda CX-5Honda CR-VDifference
Length180.1 in184.8 in4.7 in
Width72.6 in73.5 in0.9 in
Height65.6 in66.3 in0.8 in
Wheelbase106.2 in106.3 in0.1 in
Ground clearance7.9 in
Curb weight3,777 lb3,566 lb211 lb

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