Subaru Forester vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Mazda CX-5
- Length181.5 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Width70.7 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 2.4 in shorter (181.5 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.0 in taller (67.3 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.6 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.6 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.0 in taller (67.3 in vs 65.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 2.4 in shorter (181.5 in vs 179.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.8 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.5 in | 179.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 65.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,591 lb | — |
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