Mazda CX-5 2017 vs Subaru Forester 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-5 engine produces 5 HP more power than Subaru Forester, but torque is 2 NM less than Subaru Forester. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.2 | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-5 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that by driving the Mazda CX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 193 mm (7.6 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Forester can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda CX-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5 | Used also on Subaru XV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda CX-5 2017 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.74 m | |
| Mazda CX-5 is 6 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mazda CX-5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 477 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1620 litres | 1557 litres | |
| Mazda CX-5 has 28 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Forester. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-5 (by 63 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-5 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Mazda CX-5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`025 kg | 2`015 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`559 kg | 1`570 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 466 kg | 445 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 11 200 | |
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