Mazda CX-5 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length179.1 in
- Height65.3 in – 65.4 in
- Wheelbase106.2 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Curb weight3,541 lb – 3,825 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 8.7 in shorter (179.1 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.9 in narrower (72.5 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.8 in taller (65.3 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 108.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 155 lb heavier (3,683 lb vs 3,838 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 8.7 in shorter (179.1 in vs 187.8 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 155 lb heavier (3,683 lb vs 3,838 lb)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 7.3 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.9 in narrower (72.5 in vs 74.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 108.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 8.7 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 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 0.2 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 | 179.1 in | 187.8 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 74.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 66.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 108.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 7.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,683 lb | 3,838 lb | 155 lb |
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