Toyota RAV4 vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Mazda CX-5
- Length180.9 in – 181.5 in
- Height67.0 in – 68.6 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance8.4 in – 8.6 in
- Curb weight3,370 lb – 3,620 lb
- Width73.0 in – 73.4 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 2.1 in shorter (181.2 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.7 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.5 in taller (67.8 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 106.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 246 lb heavier (3,495 lb vs 3,741 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 246 lb heavier (3,495 lb vs 3,741 lb)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.5 in taller (67.8 in vs 65.3 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 2.1 in shorter (181.2 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 0.7 in narrower (73.2 in vs 72.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 2.1 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 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 has 1.0 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 | 181.2 in | 179.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 72.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 65.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 7.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,495 lb | 3,741 lb | 246 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.9 in – 181.5 in).
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