Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Toyota RAV4
- Length178.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,194 lb – 3,532 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Toyota RAV4 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 1.2 in shorter (178.7 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.5 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 160 lb heavier (3,363 lb vs 3,523 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 160 lb heavier (3,363 lb vs 3,523 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.7 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.5 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.3 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 1.2 in shorter (178.7 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 179.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 66.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,363 lb | 3,523 lb | 160 lb |
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