Spec Sizes

Mazda CX-5 vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Nissan Xterra

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length178.7 in
  • Height65.7 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,208 lb – 3,426 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.4 in
  • Nissan Xterra width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: essentially the same
  • Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.2 in taller (65.7 in vs 74.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 957 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,274 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 957 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 4,274 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.2 in taller (65.7 in vs 74.9 in)
  3. Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 0.4 in

Dimension comparison

SpecMazda CX-5Nissan XterraDifference
Length178.7 in178.7 in0.0 in
Width72.4 in72.8 in0.4 in
Height65.7 in74.9 in9.2 in
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in0.0 in
Ground clearance—9.5 in—
Curb weight3,317 lb4,274 lb957 lb

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