Mazda CX-5 2012 vs Subaru Forester 2013

 
Mazda CX-5
2012 - 2015
Subaru Forester
2013 - 2016
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.2 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 150 HP147 HP
Torque: 380 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.2 seconds10.2 seconds
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): 4.65.7
Real fuel consumption: 6.9 l/100km6.8 l/100km
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 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester.
Fuel tank capacity: 56 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1210 km in combined cycle1050 km in combined cycle
1360 km on highway1220 km on highway
810 km with real consumption880 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 380'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 5 years16 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7Installed 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 m4.60 m
Width: 1.84 m1.80 m
Height: 1.71 m1.74 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 litres505 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1620 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters10.6 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`0352`080
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 960017 200
Pros and Cons: Mazda CX-5 has
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Subaru Forester has
  • has 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
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