Subaru Forester 2013 vs Mazda CX-5 2012

 
Subaru Forester
2013 - 2016
Mazda CX-5
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.2 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 147 HP150 HP
Torque: 350 NM380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.2 seconds9.2 seconds
Mazda CX-5 is a more dynamic driving.
Subaru Forester engine produces 3 HP less power than Mazda CX-5, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mazda CX-5. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.74.6
Real fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100km6.9 l/100km
By specification Subaru Forester consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 165 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Subaru Forester consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-5.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres56 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1050 km in combined cycle1210 km in combined cycle
1220 km on highway1360 km on highway
880 km with real consumption810 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 16 years5 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru LegacyInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Forester might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.60 m4.54 m
Width: 1.80 m1.84 m
Height: 1.74 m1.71 m
Subaru Forester is 6 cm longer than the Mazda CX-5, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 505 litres505 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1620 litres
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mazda CX-5, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0802`035
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 17 8009600
Pros and Cons: Subaru Forester has
  • has 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
Mazda CX-5 has
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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