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2021 Mazda CX-5 dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

179.1in long

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179.1 in long106.2 in wheelbase66.2 intall83.3 inwith mirrors
To scale. Dashed: median of 136 SUVs (2021).

Dimensions by trim

2021 Mazda CX-5: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
Sport FWD, Sport AWD, Touring FWD, Touring AWD, Grand Touring FWD, Grand Touring AWD179.1 in72.5 in83.3 in66.2 in106.2 in7.5 in36.0 ft
Carbon Edition FWD, Carbon Edition AWD, Carbon Edition Turbo FWD, Carbon Edition Turbo AWD, Grand Touring Reserve AWD, Signature AWD179.1 in72.5 in83.3 in66.1 in106.2 in7.5 in36.0 ft
2021 Mazda CX-5: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
Sport FWD, Touring FWD, Carbon Edition FWD, Grand Touring FWD3,437 lb to 3,552 lb
Sport AWD, Touring AWD, Carbon Edition AWD, Grand Touring AWD3,691 lb
Carbon Edition Turbo FWD3,437 lb to 3,699 lb
Carbon Edition Turbo AWD, Grand Touring Reserve AWD, Signature AWD3,594 lb to 3,836 lb
2021 Mazda CX-5: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
Sport FWD, Sport AWD, Touring FWD, Touring AWD30.9 cu ft59.6 cu ft103.6 cu ft41.0 in39.6 in39.7 in39.0 in
Carbon Edition FWD, Carbon Edition AWD, Grand Touring FWD, Carbon Edition Turbo FWD, Grand Touring AWD, Carbon Edition Turbo AWD, Signature AWD30.9 cu ft59.6 cu ft103.6 cu ft41.0 in39.6 in39.3 in39.0 in
Grand Touring Reserve AWD30.9 cu ft59.6 cu ft103.6 cu ft41.0 in39.6 in39.3 in to 39.7 in39.0 in

Weight

Sport FWD: curb weight not listed.

Garage fit

2021 Mazda CX-5 in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes84.9 in35.8 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes108.9 in47.8 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes60.9 in83.8 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes108.9 in107.8 in
2021 Mazda CX-5 through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes12.7 in17.8 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes24.7 in17.8 in

Door width check uses the mirrors: 83.3 in.

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 84.9 in spare length. 35.8 in each side.
  • Door: 24.7 in spare width. 17.8 in above the roof.

Size class

Compact SUV.

Longer than 22% of 136 SUVs (2021).

Median of 136 SUVs (2021): 188.6 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 30.9 cu ft. More than 73% of 140 SUVs (2021).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2021 Mazda CX-5 and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs CX-5Cargo, seats upvs CX-5
Honda CR-V182.1 in+3.0 in33.2 cu ft+2.3 cu ft
Subaru Forester182.1 in+3.0 in31.1 cu ftabout the same
Toyota RAV4180.9 in+1.8 in37.6 cu ft+6.7 cu ft
Ford Escape180.5 in+1.4 in37.5 cu ft+6.6 cu ft
Mazda CX-5179.1 in-30.9 cu ft-
Subaru Crosstrek176.5 in-2.6 in20.8 cu ft-10.1 cu ft
Mazda CX-30173.0 in-6.1 in20.2 cu ft-10.7 cu ft
Jeep Compass173.0 in-6.1 in27.2 cu ft-3.7 cu ft
FIAT 500X167.2 in-11.9 in14.1 cu ft-16.8 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

Sport FWD.

Front legroom
41.0 inMore than 40% of 136 SUVs (2021).
Rear legroom
39.6 inMore than 74% of 131 SUVs (2021).
Front headroom
39.7 inMore than 47% of 134 SUVs (2021).
Rear headroom
39.0 inMore than 57% of 131 SUVs (2021).

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked