Subaru Forester vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Mazda CX-5
- Length182.1 in
- Height67.5 in – 68.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,449 lb – 3,589 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 3.0 in shorter (182.1 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.0 in narrower (71.5 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.5 in taller (67.8 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.2 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 175 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 3,694 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.2 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 175 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 3,694 lb)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.5 in taller (67.8 in vs 65.3 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 3.0 in shorter (182.1 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.0 in narrower (71.5 in vs 72.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 179.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 65.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,519 lb | 3,694 lb | 175 lb |
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