Spec Sizes

Subaru Crosstrek vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Subaru Crosstrek · Mazda CX-5

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

Side view
  • Length175.8 in
  • Height63.6 in
  • Wheelbase104.9 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight3,113 lb – 3,230 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.0 in
  • Mazda CX-5 width72.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 3.3 in shorter (175.8 in vs 179.1 in)
  • Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 1.5 in narrower (71.0 in vs 72.5 in)
  • Height: Mazda CX-5 is 1.7 in taller (63.6 in vs 65.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.9 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 420 lb heavier (3,172 lb vs 3,591 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.6 in)
  2. Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 420 lb heavier (3,172 lb vs 3,591 lb)
  3. Height: Mazda CX-5 is 1.7 in taller (63.6 in vs 65.3 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 1.5 in narrower (71.0 in vs 72.5 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 3.3 in shorter (175.8 in vs 179.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 1.5 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 1.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru CrosstrekMazda CX-5Difference
Length175.8 in179.1 in3.3 in
Width71.0 in72.5 in1.5 in
Height63.6 in65.3 in1.7 in
Wheelbase104.9 in106.3 in1.4 in
Ground clearance8.7 in7.6 in1.1 in
Curb weight3,172 lb3,591 lb420 lb

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