Volvo XC40 vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC40 · Mazda CX-5
- Length174.2 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in
- Curb weight3,627 lb – 3,840 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 5.9 in shorter (174.2 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.1 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.3 in taller (65.3 in vs 65.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 106.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 43 lb heavier (3,734 lb vs 3,777 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 7.9 in)
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 5.9 in shorter (174.2 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 1.1 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.6 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda CX-5 is 43 lb heavier (3,734 lb vs 3,777 lb)
- Height: Mazda CX-5 is 0.3 in taller (65.3 in vs 65.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC40 · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC40 — Based on length × width (Volvo XC40)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volvo XC40 | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.2 in | 180.1 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 65.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 106.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 7.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,734 lb | 3,777 lb | 43 lb |
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