Volvo XC60 vs Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC60 · Mazda CX-5
- Length184.6 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Curb weight4,105 lb – 4,199 lb
- Width74.9 in
- Mazda CX-5 width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 5.5 in shorter (184.6 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 2.4 in narrower (74.9 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC60 has a 6.6 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 106.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC60 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC60 is 412 lb heavier (4,152 lb vs 3,741 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC60 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC60 is 412 lb heavier (4,152 lb vs 3,741 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC60 has a 6.6 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 106.2 in)
- Width: Mazda CX-5 is 2.4 in narrower (74.9 in vs 72.5 in)
- Length: Mazda CX-5 is 5.5 in shorter (184.6 in vs 179.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda CX-5 — Mazda CX-5 is shorter by 5.5 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 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC60 — Volvo XC60 has 1.0 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 | 184.6 in | 179.1 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 72.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 65.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 106.2 in | 6.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 7.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,152 lb | 3,741 lb | 412 lb |
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