Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mazda CX-5 KE vs Toyota RAV4 XA50: size comparison
- Length RAV4 XA50 45 mm2 in longer
- Width RAV4 XA50 15 mm0.6 in wider
- Height RAV4 XA50 15 mm0.6 in taller
- Boot RAV4 XA50 77 L2.7 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The CX-5 KE is 45 mm2 in shorter, 15 mm0.6 in narrower and 15 mm0.6 in lower than the RAV4 XA50. Its wheelbase is 10 mm0.4 in longer.
| Dimension | CX-5 KE | RAV4 XA50 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,555 mm14 ft 11 in14 ft 11 in4,555 mm | 4,600 mm15 ft 1 in15 ft 1 in4,600 mm | −45 mm−2 in −1.0% |
| Width | 1,840 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,840 mm | 1,855 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,855 mm | −15 mm−0.6 in −0.8% |
| Height | 1,670 mm5 ft 6 in5 ft 6 in1,670 mm | 1,685 mm5 ft 6 in5 ft 6 in1,685 mm | −15 mm−0.6 in −0.9% |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,700 mm | 2,690 mm8 ft 10 in8 ft 10 in2,690 mm | +10 mm+0.4 in +0.4% |
| Footprint | 8.38 m²90.2 sq ft90.2 sq ft8.38 m² | 8.53 m²91.8 sq ft91.8 sq ft8.53 m² | −0.15 m²−1.6 sq ft −1.8% |
| Boot | 503 L17.8 cu ft17.8 cu ft503 L | 580 L20.5 cu ft20.5 cu ft580 L | −77 L−2.7 cu ft −13.3% |
| Kerb weight | 1,390–1,550 kg3,064–3,417 lb3,064–3,417 lb1,390–1,550 kg | 1,615–1,795 kg3,560–3,957 lb3,560–3,957 lb1,615–1,795 kg | −225 kg−496 lb −13.9% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
CX-5 KE
- Single garage
- Tight 945 mm3 ft 1 in to spare in length, 580 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 445 mm1 ft 6 in to spare in length, 330 mm1 ft 1 in each side
RAV4 XA50
- Single garage
- Tight 900 mm2 ft 11 in to spare in length, 573 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 400 mm1 ft 4 in to spare in length, 323 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mazda CX-5 KE or the Toyota RAV4 XA50?
The Toyota RAV4 XA50 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The CX-5 KE is 45 mm shorter, 15 mm narrower and 15 mm lower than the RAV4 XA50. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer.
Will the Mazda CX-5 KE and the Toyota RAV4 XA50 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mazda CX-5 KE fits, but it is tight to get out (945 mm to spare in length, 580 mm each side). The Toyota RAV4 XA50 fits, but it is tight to get out (900 mm to spare in length, 573 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Toyota RAV4 XA50: 580 L against 503 L in the Mazda CX-5 KE (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.

