Toyota RAV4 vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Mazda CX-5
- Length179.9 in
- Height65.4 in – 67.1 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,435 lb – 3,610 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 1.2 in shorter (179.9 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.2 in narrower (72.6 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 2.5 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 160 lb heavier (3,523 lb vs 3,363 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 2.5 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 160 lb heavier (3,523 lb vs 3,363 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.7 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 1.2 in shorter (179.9 in vs 178.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 2.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 178.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 72.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 8.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,523 lb | 3,363 lb | 160 lb |
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