Mazda CX-5 2012 vs Subaru Forester 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-5 and Subaru Forester have the same engine power, but Mazda CX-5 torque is 12 NM more than Subaru Forester. Mazda CX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.5 | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-5 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1010 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) | |
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 CX-3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Mazda CX-5 2012 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda CX-5 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Mazda CX-5 is 2 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mazda CX-5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 463 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mazda CX-5 has 13 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. The Subaru Forester may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-5 is 0.6 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): | no data | 2`015 | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 3800 | |
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