Mazda CX-5 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length178.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Curb weight3,194 lb – 3,532 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 14.4 in shorter (178.7 in vs 193.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.2 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.8 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 632 lb heavier (3,363 lb vs 3,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.2 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 632 lb heavier (3,363 lb vs 3,995 lb)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 14.4 in shorter (178.7 in vs 193.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.2 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 14.4 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 1.8 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 193.1 in | 14.4 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 66.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 7.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,363 lb | 3,995 lb | 632 lb |
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