Mazda CX-5 vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Nissan Xterra
- Length180.1 in
- Height65.6 in
- Wheelbase106.2 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,717 lb – 3,836 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Nissan Xterra width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 1.4 in shorter (180.1 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.2 in narrower (72.6 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.3 in taller (65.6 in vs 74.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 498 lb heavier (3,777 lb vs 4,274 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.3 in taller (65.6 in vs 74.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 498 lb heavier (3,777 lb vs 4,274 lb)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.8 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 1.4 in shorter (180.1 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.2 in narrower (72.6 in vs 72.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 0.9 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Nissan Xterra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.1 in | 178.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 72.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 74.9 in | 9.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 106.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,777 lb | 4,274 lb | 498 lb |
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