Spec Sizes

Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota Venza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Toyota Venza

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length178.7 in
  • Height65.7 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance8.5 in
  • Curb weight3,194 lb – 3,532 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.4 in
  • Toyota Venza width75.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mazda CX-5 is 10.3 in shorter (178.7 in vs 189.0 in)
  • Width: Mazda CX-5 is 2.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 75.0 in)
  • Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.3 in taller (65.7 in vs 63.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Venza has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 109.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Venza is 540 lb heavier (3,363 lb vs 3,903 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Venza is 540 lb heavier (3,363 lb vs 3,903 lb)
  2. Length: Mazda CX-5 is 10.3 in shorter (178.7 in vs 189.0 in)
  3. Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.1 in)
  4. Height: Mazda CX-5 is 2.3 in taller (65.7 in vs 63.4 in)
  5. Width: Mazda CX-5 is 2.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 75.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 10.3 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Toyota Venza
  • Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 2.6 in
  • More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 0.4 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)

Dimension comparison

SpecMazda CX-5Toyota VenzaDifference
Length178.7 in189.0 in10.3 in
Width72.4 in75.0 in2.6 in
Height65.7 in63.4 in2.3 in
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in3.0 in
Ground clearance8.5 in8.1 in0.4 in
Curb weight3,363 lb3,903 lb540 lb

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