Mazda CX-5 Specs

Since 2013 the CX-5 has grown 5.5″ in length and gained 450 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 3 generations · 2013–2027 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2027 Mazda CX-5 is 184.6″ long, 74.4″ wide and 66.5″ tall on a 111″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,851 lb. At 15.4 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.6 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Mazda CX-5 generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2026, when the new car was 4.7″ longer than the 2023–2025 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2023: 368 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Mazda CX-5 dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2013–2022179.1″72.4″65.7″106.3″3,402 lb
2023–2025179.9″72.4″66.1″106.3″3,770 lb
2026–2027184.6″74.4″66.5″111″3,851 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

CX-5 year by year

FIG.02·Mazda CX-5 dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2027184.6″74.4″111″3,851 lb1
2026184.6″74.4″111″3,851 lb1
2025179.9″72.4″106.3″3,770 lb2
2024179.9″72.4″106.3″3,770 lb2
2023179.9″72.4″106.3″3,770 lb2
2022179.1″72.4″106.3″3,516 lb2
2021179.1″72.4″106.3″3,516 lb2
2020179.1″72.4″106.3″3,516 lb2
2019179.1″72.4″106.3″3,466 lb2
2018179.1″72.4″106.3″3,503 lb3
2017179.1″72.4″106.3″3,463 lb7
2016179.1″72.4″106.3″3,435 lb4
2015179.1″72.4″106.3″3,384 lb4
2014179.1″72.4″106.3″3,402 lb4
2013179.1″72.4″106.3″3,402 lb4
ROWS 15·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

CX-5 on the used market

In 1,328 CX-5 listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2013–2022 car is the most common: 1,134 of them (85%), at an average asking price of $13,365. The current 2026–2027 car averages $34,617. ForCar visitors have decoded 444 CX-5 VINs; the most checked model years are 2025, 2021 and 2023.

FIG.05·Mazda CX-5 generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2026–202771%$34,6173,286 mi
2023–202518614%$25,14034,084 mi
2013–20221,13485%$13,365109,696 mi
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a CX-5 fit

FIG.02·Mazda CX-5 — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.4 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.4 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.2 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Mazda CX-5 against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,127 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width74.4″72″+2.4″
Wheelbase111″107.5″+3.5″
Curb weight3,851 lb3,613 lb+238 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

CX-5 against its rivals

Next to the Toyota RAV4, Jeep Wrangler and Honda CR-V, the CX-5 is the widest of the four.

FIG.04·Mazda CX-5 against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Mazda CX-5 (this car)2027184.6″74.4″3,851 lb
Toyota RAV42027181.9″73.2″3,832 lb
Jeep Wrangler2026174.8″74″4,385 lb
Honda CR-V2026184.6″73.6″3,580 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2027 CX-5 bigger than the 2026?

No. The 2027 and 2026 CX-5 are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the CX-5 or the Toyota RAV4?

The 2027 Toyota RAV4 is 2.7″ shorter and within 50 lb in weight than the 2027 CX-5.

How much does a used CX-5 cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $13,365 for the 2013–2022 car to $34,617 for the 2026–2027 one, across 1,328 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 15 CX-5 model years, 2013 to 2027. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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