Mazda CX-5 2012 vs Subaru Forester 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-5 engine produces 3 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda CX-5 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda CX-5 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 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 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| 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): | 2`035 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 16 400 | |
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