Toyota RAV4 vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Mazda CX-5
- Length183.5 in
- Height67.1 in – 67.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 3.4 in shorter (183.5 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.7 in taller (67.3 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 106.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 234 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,777 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda CX-5 has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 234 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,777 lb)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.7 in taller (67.3 in vs 65.6 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 3.4 in shorter (183.5 in vs 180.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 106.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- More ground clearanceMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.5 in | 180.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 72.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 65.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 7.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 3,777 lb | 234 lb |
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