Mazda CX-5 vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Subaru Crosstrek
- Length180.1 in
- Height65.6 in
- Wheelbase106.2 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,717 lb – 3,836 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Subaru Crosstrek width71.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 3.6 in shorter (180.1 in vs 176.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 1.6 in narrower (72.6 in vs 71.0 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.0 in taller (65.6 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 104.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 569 lb heavier (3,777 lb vs 3,208 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 569 lb heavier (3,777 lb vs 3,208 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.0 in taller (65.6 in vs 63.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 1.6 in narrower (72.6 in vs 71.0 in)
- Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 3.6 in shorter (180.1 in vs 176.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Subaru Crosstrek | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.1 in | 176.5 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 71.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 63.6 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 104.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,777 lb | 3,208 lb | 569 lb |
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