2024 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2024 Subaru Forester Review

Picture of the 2024 Mazda CX-30

2024 Mazda
CX-30

MSRP*: $24,995 to $36,800
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Picture of the 2024 Subaru Forester

2024 Subaru
Forester

MSRP*: $27,095 to $37,395
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MPG - City 22 - 26 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 33 MPG 28 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 45.2 ft3 69.1 - 74.2 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 227 hp 182 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 - 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 173.0 in 182.7 in
Exterior Width 70.7 in 71.5 - 72.2 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 40.2 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.6 - 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.

Comparison Review

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.