Mazda CX-5 vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Subaru Outback
- Length178.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,208 lb – 3,426 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 10.3 in shorter (178.7 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.1 in taller (65.7 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 218 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 3,535 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 218 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 3,535 lb)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 10.3 in shorter (178.7 in vs 189.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.1 in taller (65.7 in vs 65.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 10.3 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 189.0 in | 10.3 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 65.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,317 lb | 3,535 lb | 218 lb |
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