Subaru Forester 2016 vs Mazda CX-5 2015

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Subaru Forester
2016 - 2018
Mazda CX-5
2015 - 2017
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Subaru Forester is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mazda CX-5 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mazda CX-5 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.0 - 2.52.0 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 147 - 241 HP150 - 192 HP
Torque: 198 - 350 NM208 - 420 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 - 11.8 seconds7.9 - 10.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.1 - 8.54.6 - 7.3
Subaru Forester petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda CX-5. On average, Subaru Forester equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-5.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance: 220 mm (8.7 inches)210 mm (8.3 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Forester can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.61 m4.56 m
Width: 1.80 m1.84 m
Height: 1.74 m1.68 m
Subaru Forester is 5 cm longer than the Mazda CX-5, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 505 litres503 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1564 litres1620 litres
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda CX-5.
Gross weight: ~ 2`056 kg~ 2`059 kg
Net weight:~ 1`591 kg~ 1`435 kg
Load capacity:~ 465 kg~ 624 kg
Subaru Forester load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 procentiem less than Mazda CX-5. Therefore, Mazda CX-5 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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Average price (€): 11 20010 000
Pros and Cons: Subaru Forester has
  • higher ground clearance
Mazda CX-5 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • lower price
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