Mazda CX-5 vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Kia Sorento
- Length178.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,194 lb – 3,532 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Kia Sorento width74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 5.8 in shorter (178.7 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.2 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.2 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.9 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 381 lb heavier (3,363 lb vs 3,744 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 381 lb heavier (3,363 lb vs 3,744 lb)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 5.8 in shorter (178.7 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.2 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.2 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 184.5 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 66.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,363 lb | 3,744 lb | 381 lb |
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