What Are the Dimensions of the Mazda CX-5?

2025 Mazda CX-5 driving in the city around a curve 

The CX-5 is Mazda's best-selling model and remains a top seller in the US compact SUV segment thanks to its perfect blend of style, performance, and perfect sizing for both the urban dweller and weekend adventurer alike.

We take a detailed look at how the 2025 Mazda CX-5 dimensions measure up both on the exterior and interior.

2025 Mazda CX-5 Exterior Dimensions

The exterior 2025 Mazda CX-5 dimensions measure 180.1 inches long overall and is 72.6 inches wide without counting the mirrors.

The height of the CX-5's roof without roof rails measures between 65.4 and 65.6 inches, depending on the trim, with a wheelbase of 106.2 inches.

2025 Mazda CX-5 Interior Dimensions

The upscale interior of the 2025 Mazda CX-5 seats up to five passengers in a space measuring 103.6 cubic feet.

Front passengers get approximately 41 inches of front legroom to stretch out in, while up to 39.6 inches of legroom is available for rear-seat passengers.

Taller occupants won't be knocking the headliner thanks to a generous 39.3-39.7 inches of front headroom, and in the rear, up to 39 inches.

Passengers will also appreciate up to 57.1 inches of front shoulder room and 54.8 inches of rear shoulder room. Ample space on the seat bottoms is courtesy of the front seats' hip room on offer that measures about 55.2 inches, and for rear-seated passengers, up to 55.3 inches of hip space.

Mazda CX-5 Cargo Dimensions

The 2025 Mazda CX-5 will hold up to a maximum of 29.1 cubic feet of cargo behind the second 60/40 split fold-down rear seats. Folding down the rear seat will expand the cargo volume up to a generous 59.3 cubic feet.

Is the Mazda CX-5 Larger Than the CX-30?

Yes, the 2025 Mazda CX-5 dimensions are larger than the 2025 CX-30 in all key areas.

Both models seat five passengers, but some key differences in size are the passenger volume of 103.6 cubic feet in the CX-5 vs. 94.1 cubic feet on offer in the CX-30's cabin and cargo space up to 59.3 cubic feet in the CX-5 vs. the CX-30's maximum of 45.2 cubic feet.

Is the Mazda CX-5 Smaller Than the CX-9?

Yes, the Mazda CX-5 compact SUV is smaller than the mid-size CX-9.

The CX-5 seats five passengers in two seat rows, whereas the larger three-row CX-90 seats up to eight passengers.

When comparing exterior dimensions, the CX-90 at 201.9 inches is 21.8 inches longer than the CX-5.

Is the Mazda CX-5 or CX-50 Bigger?

The more off-road-oriented Mazda CX-50 offers the same seating capacity as the CX-5 and is slightly bigger overall, being longer and wider, but the CX-5 stands slightly taller.

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