Mazda CX-5 Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current Mazda CX-5 is 184.6″ long, 74.4″ wide, on a 111″ wheelbase, weighing 3,851 lb. Since 2013 it has grown 3% in length and gained 13% in weight. At 15.4 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

Every Mazda CX-5 generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Mazda CX-5, 450 lb of it since 2013, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Mazda CX-5 dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
2013–2025	179.1″	72.4″	65.7″	106.3″	3,402 lb
2026–2027	184.6″	74.4″	66.5″	111″	3,851 lb

ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 2013 to today the CX-5 gained 5.5″ of length (3%) and 450 lb of weight (13%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

CX-5 year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 15 years on record for the Mazda CX-5. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 2 new platforms below.

FIG.02·Mazda CX-5 dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2027	184.6″	74.4″	111″	3,851 lb	1
2026	184.6″	74.4″	111″	3,851 lb	1
2025	179.9″	72.4″	106.3″	3,770 lb	2
2024	179.9″	72.4″	106.3″	3,770 lb	2
2023	179.9″	72.4″	106.3″	3,770 lb	2
2022	179.1″	72.4″	106.3″	3,516 lb	2
2021	179.1″	72.4″	106.3″	3,516 lb	2
2020	179.1″	72.4″	106.3″	3,516 lb	2
2019	179.1″	72.4″	106.3″	3,466 lb	2
2018	179.1″	72.4″	106.3″	3,503 lb	3
2017	179.1″	72.4″	106.3″	3,463 lb	7
2016	179.1″	72.4″	106.3″	3,435 lb	4
2015	179.1″	72.4″	106.3″	3,384 lb	4
2014	179.1″	72.4″	106.3″	3,402 lb	4
2013	179.1″	72.4″	106.3″	3,402 lb	4

ROWS 15·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a CX-5 fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 15.4-foot Mazda CX-5 it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the CX-5 clears the garage by 3.6 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Mazda CX-5 — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	15.4 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	15.4 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6.2 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 1,044 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Mazda CX-5 against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	74.4″	72″	+2.4″
Wheelbase	111″	107.5″	+3.5″
Curb weight	3,851 lb	3,591 lb	260 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 3,851 lb the Mazda CX-5 is 260 lb heavier than typical for its size, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display, 15 measured model years for the Mazda CX-5 between 2013 and 2027.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Mazda CX-5 fits into 2 rows instead of 15. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Mazda CX-5.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Mazda CX-5?

184.6″ (15′ 5″) in its current generation, 74.4″ wide and 66.5″ tall.

How much does a Mazda CX-5 weigh?

3,851 lb at the kerb, which is 13% more than the first generation we hold from 2013.

Will a CX-5 fit in a garage?

At 15.4 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the CX-5 got bigger over the years?

Yes — 5.5″ longer and 450 lb heavier since 2013, across 2 generations. Weight grew 13%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared — 2 generations of the Mazda CX-5. Metric values converted to inches and pounds, latest generation 184.6″ and 3,851 lb; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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