Mazda CX-5 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length180.1 in
- Height65.6 in
- Wheelbase106.2 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,717 lb – 3,836 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 8.3 in shorter (180.1 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 2.2 in narrower (72.6 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.7 in taller (65.6 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 108.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 86 lb heavier (3,777 lb vs 3,863 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 8.3 in shorter (180.1 in vs 188.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.2 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 2.2 in narrower (72.6 in vs 74.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 108.9 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 86 lb heavier (3,777 lb vs 3,863 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 8.3 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 2.2 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe has 0.3 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 | 180.1 in | 188.4 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 74.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 66.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 108.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,777 lb | 3,863 lb | 86 lb |
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