Nissan Xterra vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Mazda CX-5
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight4,154 lb – 4,438 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 1.4 in shorter (178.7 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.2 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.3 in taller (74.9 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 520 lb heavier (4,296 lb vs 3,777 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.3 in taller (74.9 in vs 65.6 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 520 lb heavier (4,296 lb vs 3,777 lb)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 1.4 in shorter (178.7 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.2 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 180.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 65.6 in | 9.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,296 lb | 3,777 lb | 520 lb |
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