Mazda CX-5 vs Honda HR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Honda HR-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 HR-V width69.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda HR-V is 9.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 169.1 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 2.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 69.8 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.5 in taller (65.7 in vs 63.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 402 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 2,999 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 402 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 2,999 lb)
- Length: Honda HR-V is 9.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 169.1 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.5 in taller (65.7 in vs 63.2 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 2.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 69.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is shorter by 9.6 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Honda HR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is narrower by 2.6 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda HR-V — Based on length × width (Honda HR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Honda HR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 169.1 in | 9.6 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 69.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 63.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 6.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,401 lb | 2,999 lb | 402 lb |
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