2024 Mazda
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2025 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 22 - 26 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 30 - 33 MPG | 32 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 45.2 ft3 | 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 191 - 227 hp | 180 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 1,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 173.0 in | 183.3 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.7 in | 72.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.3 in |
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.8 - 38.1 in
Rear 38.3 in |
Front 40.0 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.6 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Forester than in the Mazda CX-30, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Subaru Forester will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-30.
Convenience
With the Subaru Forester, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Mazda CX-30, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Mazda CX-30 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Forester.
Dimensions
The Mazda CX-30 is a little narrower than the Subaru Forester, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
If you go with the Mazda CX-30, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Forester.
Handling
The Mazda CX-30 has the same turning radius as the Subaru Forester, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
The Mazda CX-30 has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Forester.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mazda CX-30 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Subaru Forester.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mazda CX-30 and the Subaru Forester.
The Mazda CX-30 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Forester.