Mazda CX-5 vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Kia Sportage
- Length178.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Curb weight3,212 lb – 3,589 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Kia Sportage width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 2.3 in shorter (178.7 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.9 in taller (65.7 in vs 64.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.9 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 135 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,535 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.9 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 135 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,535 lb)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.9 in taller (65.7 in vs 64.8 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 2.3 in shorter (178.7 in vs 176.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 1.9 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 176.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 64.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 6.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,401 lb | 3,535 lb | 135 lb |
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