Subaru Forester 2011 vs Mazda CX-5 2012

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Subaru Forester
2011 - 2013
Mazda CX-5
2012 - 2015
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 - 263 HP150 - 192 HP
Torque: 198 - 350 NM210 - 420 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.5 - 12.4 seconds7.9 - 10.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.3 - 10.54.6 - 7.3
Subaru Forester petrol engines consumes on average 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda CX-5. On average, Subaru Forester equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.56 m4.54 m
Width: 1.78 m1.84 m
Height: 1.69 m1.69 m
Subaru Forester is 2 cm longer than the Mazda CX-5, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 450 litres505 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
no data1620 litres
Mazda CX-5 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Subaru Forester uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mazda CX-5, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 2`027 kg~ 2`045 kg
Safety:
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 40007600
Pros and Cons: Subaru Forester has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Mazda CX-5 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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