What is the Difference Between the Curt # C12170 and Curt # C13315 for My 2021 Mazda CX-5?

Updated 12/09/2021 | Published 12/08/2021

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Question:

what is the difference between the Curt Hitch # C12170 and the Curt Hitch # C13315? This is for a 2021 Mazda CX 5.

asked by: Jamey

Expert Reply:

There are a few differences between the Curt Hitch - 1/4" # C12170 and the Curt Hitch - 2" # C13315 for your 2021 Mazda CX-5. First off, we need to consider the hitch opening sizes. The # C12170 has a 1-1/4 inch opening while the # C13315 has a 2-inch opening. This is important because the opening determines what accessory compatibility you will have (since accessories are compatible by hitch receiver sizes). This also contributes to the difference in weight capacity for both hitches. The # C12170 has a maximum of 350 pounds of tongue weight and 3,500 pounds of gross towing weight. For the # C13315, it has a maximum of 600 pounds of tongue weight and 4,000 pounds of gross towing weight.

Another difference to consider is ground clearance. The # C12170 has a 11-1/2 inch ground clearance while the # C13315 has a ground clearance height of 11 inches when installed on your 2021 Mazda CX5. Both hitches measure 3 inches from the center of the pinhole to the outside face of your rear bumper.

With all things considered, I recommend the Curt Hitch - 2" # C13315 because not only will it give you more over all weight capacity, it will also be compatible with more hitch accessories (since there are more accessories that will fit a 2-inch hitch). One such accessory is the 24x60 etrailer Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches # e98874.