Subaru Forester vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Mazda CX-5
- Length179.5 in
- Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,460 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 0.8 in shorter (179.5 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.3 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.7 in taller (66.4 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 38 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,317 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.3 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 38 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,317 lb)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.7 in taller (66.4 in vs 65.7 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 0.8 in shorter (179.5 in vs 178.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 178.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 65.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 106.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,355 lb | 3,317 lb | 38 lb |
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