Spec Sizes

Mazda CX-5 vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Subaru Crosstrek

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
  • Ground clearance8.5 in
  • Curb weight3,212 lb – 3,589 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.4 in
  • Subaru Crosstrek width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 3.5 in shorter (178.7 in vs 175.2 in)
  • Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.1 in taller (65.7 in vs 63.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 292 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,109 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 292 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,109 lb)
  2. Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.1 in taller (65.7 in vs 63.6 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.1 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.7 in)
  5. Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 2.3 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 0.2 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)

Dimension comparison

SpecMazda CX-5Subaru CrosstrekDifference
Length178.7 in175.2 in3.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in2.3 in
Height65.7 in63.6 in2.1 in
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in2.6 in
Ground clearance8.5 in8.7 in0.2 in
Curb weight3,401 lb3,109 lb292 lb

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