Mazda CX-5 vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Jeep Cherokee
- Length179.1 in
- Height65.3 in – 65.4 in
- Wheelbase106.2 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Curb weight3,541 lb – 3,940 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 2.9 in shorter (179.1 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.6 in narrower (72.5 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 1.4 in taller (65.3 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 106.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.4 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 180 lb heavier (3,741 lb vs 3,920 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.4 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 180 lb heavier (3,741 lb vs 3,920 lb)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 1.4 in taller (65.3 in vs 66.8 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.6 in narrower (72.5 in vs 74.1 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 2.9 in shorter (179.1 in vs 182.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 182.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 74.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 66.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 106.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 8.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,741 lb | 3,920 lb | 180 lb |
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