Mazda CX-5 vs Volvo XC40 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-5 · Volvo XC40
- Length179.1 in
- Height65.3 in – 65.4 in
- Wheelbase106.2 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Curb weight3,552 lb – 3,836 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Volvo XC40 width73.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 4.9 in shorter (179.1 in vs 174.2 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.8 in narrower (72.5 in vs 73.3 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 106.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.3 in)
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 4.9 in shorter (179.1 in vs 174.2 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.8 in narrower (72.5 in vs 73.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.2 in vs 106.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 is shorter by 4.9 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 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC40 — Based on length × width (Volvo XC40)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Volvo XC40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 174.2 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 73.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 65.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 106.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 8.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,694 lb | 3,690 lb | 5 lb |
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