2024 Mazda
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2025 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 22 - 23 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 29 MPG | 32 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 59.3 ft3 | 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 187 - 227 hp | 180 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.1 in | 183.3 in |
| Exterior Width | 72.6 in | 72.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in |
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.3 - 39.7 in
Rear 39.0 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
The Mazda CX-5 offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Subaru Forester.
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-5.
Convenience
The Subaru Forester requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mazda CX-5, making it more convenient to drive.
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). Whether you pick the Mazda CX-5 or the Subaru Forester, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
The Mazda CX-5 is about the same width as the Subaru Forester.
When looking at overall length, the Mazda CX-5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Forester.
Handling
The Mazda CX-5 has the same turning radius as the Subaru Forester, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Mazda CX-5 is clearly the choice over the Subaru Forester for pulling heavy loads.
The Mazda CX-5 has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Forester.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mazda CX-5 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-5 and the Subaru Forester.
The Mazda CX-5 has less cargo space than the Subaru Forester, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.