Mazda CX-5 2015 vs Subaru Forester 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-5 engine produces 28 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda CX-5 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-5 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda CX-5 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 12 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | |
| 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 | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.74 m | |
| Mazda CX-5 is 4 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 |
1620 litres | no data | |
| Mazda CX-5 has 2 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 2`140 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 16 800 | |
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