Subaru Forester 2018 vs Mazda CX-5 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 238 NM | 258 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 9 HP less power than Mazda CX-5, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mazda CX-5. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.1 | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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: | 14 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.63 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.68 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 8 cm longer than the Mazda CX-5, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 506 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1620 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Forester scores higher in safety tests, but Mazda CX-5 is better rated in child safety tests. The Subaru Forester scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 27 000 | |
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