Mazda CX-5 vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Kia Sorento
- Length179.1 in
- Height65.3 in – 65.4 in
- Wheelbase106.2 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Curb weight3,552 lb – 3,836 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Kia Sorento width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 9.8 in shorter (179.1 in vs 188.9 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 2.3 in narrower (72.5 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 3.2 in taller (65.3 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 4.6 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 110.8 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 263 lb heavier (3,694 lb vs 3,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 263 lb heavier (3,694 lb vs 3,957 lb)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 9.8 in shorter (179.1 in vs 188.9 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 3.2 in taller (65.3 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 4.6 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 110.8 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 2.3 in narrower (72.5 in vs 74.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 9.8 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 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 188.9 in | 9.8 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 74.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 68.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 110.8 in | 4.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,694 lb | 3,957 lb | 263 lb |
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