Mazda CX-5 vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Subaru Forester
- Length179.1 in
- Height65.3 in – 65.4 in
- Wheelbase106.2 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Curb weight3,541 lb – 3,825 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 3.0 in shorter (179.1 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.0 in narrower (72.5 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.5 in taller (65.3 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.2 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 164 lb heavier (3,683 lb vs 3,519 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.2 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 164 lb heavier (3,683 lb vs 3,519 lb)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.5 in taller (65.3 in vs 67.8 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 3.0 in shorter (179.1 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.0 in narrower (72.5 in vs 71.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 182.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 71.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 67.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 105.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 8.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,683 lb | 3,519 lb | 164 lb |
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