Subaru Forester 2013 vs Mazda CX-5 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 171 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester engine produces 21 HP more power than Mazda CX-5, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Mazda CX-5. Despite the higher power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.2 | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mazda CX-5 2012 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda CX-5 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.54 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: | 488 litres | 463 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1577 litres | 1620 litres | |
| Subaru Forester has 25 litres more trunk space than the Mazda CX-5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-5 (by 43 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 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: | no data | 1`945 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 7600 | |
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