Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Toyota RAV4
- Length179.1 in
- Height65.3 in – 65.4 in
- Wheelbase106.2 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Curb weight3,541 lb – 3,940 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Toyota RAV4 width73.0 in – 73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 2.1 in shorter (179.1 in vs 181.2 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.7 in narrower (72.5 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.5 in taller (65.3 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 246 lb heavier (3,741 lb vs 3,495 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 246 lb heavier (3,741 lb vs 3,495 lb)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.5 in taller (65.3 in vs 67.8 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 2.1 in shorter (179.1 in vs 181.2 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.7 in narrower (72.5 in vs 73.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 2.1 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 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 181.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 73.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 67.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 105.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 8.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,741 lb | 3,495 lb | 246 lb |
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