Comparison: wheelbase Mazda CX-5 vs. competitors 2025

The wheelbase is the distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels It is the value that most determines the comfort of the front and rear seat occupants.SUVs like the Mazda CX-5 2.5 e-SKYACTIV-G 141 may have a longer wheelbase to improve stability and support their larger size and weight. However, a longer wheelbase can also make these vehicles more challenging to maneuver in tight spaces.With it’s length of 4690 mm and bootspace of 583 l, the Mazda CX-5 has a wheelbase of 2815 mm. The longest wheelbase you can find amongst similar vehicles has Genesis G90 SWB 3.5T V6 eSC (RS4 ), which is 365mm more than the CX-5 2.5 e-SKYACTIV-G 141 - 3180 mm.For illustration, the difference in length between the Mazda and the Genesis is 585mm. On the other hand, the shortest wheelbase in the " vehicle" category belongs to Lotus Emira 2.0 Turbo , which is 2570 mm - that makes it 245mm shorter than the Mazda in question.

Mazda CX-5 - How has the wheelbase changed over the generations?

Mazda CX-5 generations
Mazda CX-5 generations
Generation yearWheelbase
CX-5, Model year 2025 (CX-5 3. Generation)2815 mm
CX-5, Model year 2012 (GH)2700 mm
CX-5, Model year 2015 (GH (1. Facelift))2700 mm
CX-5, Model year 2017 (KF)2700 mm
CX-5, Model year 2021 (CX-5 KF (1. Facelift))2700 mm
  • CX-5, Model year 2025 (CX-5 3. Generation) 2815 mm
  • CX-5, Model year 2012 (GH) 2700 mm
  • CX-5, Model year 2015 ) (GH (1. Facelift) 2700 mm
  • CX-5, Model year 2017 (KF) 2700 mm
  • CX-5, Model year 2021 ) (CX-5 KF (1. Facelift) 2700 mm
The difference in wheelbase between first generation (GH) from 2012 and last generation (CX-5 3. Generation) from 2025 is 11.5cm mm.
The wheelbase of the current generation of CX-5 is 2815 mm.

The wheelbase compared to other Mazda models

Mazda CX-5 vs other current cars by Mazda
Wheelbase: CX-5 vs. other models by Mazda
Variant nameWheelbase
CX-803120 mm
6e2895 mm
CX-602870 mm
CX-52815 mm
32725 mm
3 Fastback2725 mm
CX-302655 mm
MX-302655 mm
2 Hybrid2560 mm
MX-5 RF2310 mm
MX-5 Roadster2310 mm
  • CX-80 3120 mm
  • 6e 2895 mm
  • CX-60 2870 mm
  • CX-5 2815 mm
  • 3 2725 mm
  • 3 Fastback 2725 mm
  • CX-30 2655 mm
  • MX-30 2655 mm
  • 2 Hybrid 2560 mm
  • MX-5 RF 2310 mm
  • MX-5 Roadster 2310 mm

How does the wheelbase of the Mazda CX-5 compare to it's nearest competitors?

Mazda CX-5 vs. similar cars
Wheelbase: Mazda CX-5 vs. similar cars
Car modelWheelbase
Genesis G90 20233180 mm
BMW X7 20223105 mm
ALPINA XB7 20223105 mm
Genesis GV80 20212955 mm
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Türer Coupé 20212951 mm
Ford Bronco 20232950 mm
Maserati GranTurismo 20232929 mm
Ineos Grenadier 20222922 mm
Maserati Grecale 20222901 mm
DS Automobiles DS 9 20212895 mm
Genesis GV70 20212875 mm
Land Rover Range Rover Velar 20232874 mm
Mercedes-Benz CLE 20232865 mm
Genesis G70 20212835 mm
Mercedes-Benz GLB 20232829 mm
Alfa Romeo Stelvio 20232818 mm
Mazda CX-5 20252815 mm
Aston Martin DB12 20232805 mm
Peugeot 508 20232793 mm
VW Tayron 20252788 mm
Citroen C5 X 20222785 mm
Renault Arkana 20232720 mm
CUPRA Terramar 20242681 mm
KGM Actyon 20252680 mm
CUPRA Formentor 20242679 mm
BMW 2er-Reihe Active/Gran Tourer 20222670 mm
BMW 2er-Reihe Gran Coupé 20252670 mm
Subaru Crosstrek 20242670 mm
Renault Austral 20252667 mm
Alfa Romeo Tonale 20222636 mm
Lotus Emira 20222570 mm
  • genesisGenesis G90 2023 3180 mm
  • bmwBMW X7 2022 3105 mm
  • alpinaALPINA XB7 2022 3105 mm
  • genesisGenesis GV80 2021 2955 mm
  • mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Türer Coupé 2021 2951 mm
  • fordFord Bronco 2023 2950 mm
  • maseratiMaserati GranTurismo 2023 2929 mm
  • Ineos Grenadier 2022 2922 mm
  • maseratiMaserati Grecale 2022 2901 mm
  • dsDS Automobiles DS 9 2021 2895 mm
  • genesisGenesis GV70 2021 2875 mm
  • Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2023 2874 mm
  • mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz CLE 2023 2865 mm
  • genesisGenesis G70 2021 2835 mm
  • mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz GLB 2023 2829 mm
  • Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2023 2818 mm
  • mazdaMazda CX-5 2025 2815 mm
  • Aston Martin DB12 2023 2805 mm
  • peugeotPeugeot 508 2023 2793 mm
  • vwVW Tayron 2025 2788 mm
  • citroenCitroen C5 X 2022 2785 mm
  • renaultRenault Arkana 2023 2720 mm
  • cupraCUPRA Terramar 2024 2681 mm
  • KGM Actyon 2025 2680 mm
  • cupraCUPRA Formentor 2024 2679 mm
  • bmwBMW 2er-Reihe Active/Gran Tourer 2022 2670 mm
  • bmwBMW 2er-Reihe Gran Coupé 2025 2670 mm
  • subaruSubaru Crosstrek 2024 2670 mm
  • renaultRenault Austral 2025 2667 mm
  • Alfa Romeo Tonale 2022 2636 mm
  • lotusLotus Emira 2022 2570 mm

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