Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Toyota RAV4
- Length178.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Curb weight3,212 lb – 3,589 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Toyota RAV4 width73.0 in – 73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 2.5 in shorter (178.7 in vs 181.2 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.1 in taller (65.7 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 112 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,513 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 112 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,513 lb)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.1 in taller (65.7 in vs 67.8 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 2.5 in shorter (178.7 in vs 181.2 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 2.5 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 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 181.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 67.8 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 8.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,401 lb | 3,513 lb | 112 lb |
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