Mazda CX-5 vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Subaru Outback
- Length179.1 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in
- Curb weight3,527 lb – 3,655 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 10.5 in shorter (179.1 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.1 in narrower (72.5 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.8 in taller (65.3 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 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 127 lb heavier (3,591 lb vs 3,718 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 10.5 in shorter (179.1 in vs 189.6 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 127 lb heavier (3,591 lb vs 3,718 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.8 in taller (65.3 in vs 66.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 10.5 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.1 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 | 179.1 in | 189.6 in | 10.5 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 72.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 66.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 8.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,591 lb | 3,718 lb | 127 lb |
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