Mazda CX-5 2015 vs Subaru Forester 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda CX-5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Forester) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-5 engine produces 25 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 222 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda CX-5 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda CX-5 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda CX-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 6 | 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. Subaru Forester might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda CX-5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 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 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1620 litres | 1557 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-5 is 1.1 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`140 kg | 2`015 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`495 kg | 1`570 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 645 kg | 445 kg | |
| Mazda CX-5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 procentiem more than Subaru Forester. Therefore, Mazda CX-5 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 11 200 | |
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