Mazda CX-5 vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Subaru Outback
- Length180.1 in
- Height65.6 in
- Wheelbase106.2 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,717 lb – 3,836 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Subaru Outback width73.0 in – 74.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 11.2 in shorter (180.1 in vs 191.3 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.2 in narrower (72.6 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 1.1 in taller (65.6 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.2 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 9.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 11 lb heavier (3,777 lb vs 3,787 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.2 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 9.1 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 11.2 in shorter (180.1 in vs 191.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 108.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.2 in narrower (72.6 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 1.1 in taller (65.6 in vs 66.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 11.2 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.2 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 | 180.1 in | 191.3 in | 11.2 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 73.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 65.6 in | 66.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 108.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 9.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,777 lb | 3,787 lb | 11 lb |
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