Subaru Forester 2016 vs Mazda CX-5 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 171 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 256 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 21 HP less power than Mazda CX-5, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Mazda CX-5. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.3 | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda CX-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda CX-5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.67 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 6 cm longer than the Mazda CX-5, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1620 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1.1 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`015 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 13 000 | |
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