Mazda CX-5 2012 vs Subaru Forester 2011
| 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 | 10.4 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 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.9 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 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 16 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 | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 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 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | no data | |
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Mazda CX-5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda CX-5 has 55 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): | 2`035 | 2`050 | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 6200 | |
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