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!

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
no data1620 litres
Mazda CX-5 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Subaru Forester has 55 litres less trunk space than the Mazda CX-5. 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 (kg): ~ 2`027~ 2`045
Safety:
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 62009600
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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