Mazda CX-5 vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Subaru Outback
- Length178.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Curb weight3,212 lb – 3,589 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 10.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.4 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 301 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,702 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 301 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,702 lb)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 10.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 189.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.4 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.2 in more clearance
- 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 | 189.6 in | 10.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 66.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 8.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,401 lb | 3,702 lb | 301 lb |
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