Volvo XC60 vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC60 · Mazda CX-5
- Length182.8 in
- Height67.4 in
- Wheelbase109.2 in
- Ground clearance9.1 in
- Curb weight4,041 lb – 4,277 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 4.1 in shorter (182.8 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 2.0 in narrower (74.4 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Volvo XC60 is 1.7 in taller (67.4 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC60 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (109.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC60 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (9.1 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC60 is 759 lb heavier (4,159 lb vs 3,401 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volvo XC60 is 759 lb heavier (4,159 lb vs 3,401 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC60 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (9.1 in vs 8.5 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 2.0 in narrower (74.4 in vs 72.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC60 has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (109.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Volvo XC60 is 1.7 in taller (67.4 in vs 65.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC60 · garage fit for Mazda CX-5
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC60 — Volvo XC60 has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda CX-5 — Based on length × width (Mazda CX-5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volvo XC60 | Mazda CX-5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 178.7 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 72.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 65.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 106.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | 8.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,159 lb | 3,401 lb | 759 lb |
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