Subaru Forester 2011 vs Mazda CX-5 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 3 HP less power than Mazda CX-5, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mazda CX-5. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda CX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 5 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, Mazda CX-7 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 2 cm longer than the Mazda CX-5, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1620 litres | |
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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 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 (kg): | 2`050 | 2`035 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 8000 | |
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