Mazda CX-5 vs Volvo XC40 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Volvo XC40
- Length178.7 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Curb weight3,212 lb – 3,589 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Volvo XC40 width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 4.5 in shorter (178.7 in vs 174.2 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.4 in taller (65.7 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 333 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,734 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 333 lb heavier (3,401 lb vs 3,734 lb)
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 4.5 in shorter (178.7 in vs 174.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.3 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.4 in taller (65.7 in vs 65.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-5 · garage fit for Volvo XC40
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 0.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Volvo XC40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 174.2 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 65.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 8.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,401 lb | 3,734 lb | 333 lb |
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