2016 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2015 Subaru Forester

2016 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2015 Subaru Forester - Front Left Comparison2016 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2015 Subaru Forester - Front Left Comparison
2016 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2015 Subaru Forester - Rear Right Comparison2016 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2015 Subaru Forester - Rear Right Comparison
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What is the main difference between CX-5 and Forester?

Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the horsepower and fuel economy. And finally, the 2015 Subaru Forester has a more powerful engine than the 2016 Mazda CX-5, and it gets 1.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Man, FWD
  • 2.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.5 L, Auto, AWD
  • 2.5 L, Man, AWD
  • 2.5 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$21,795
$22,195
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4
2.5L Flat-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
155 hp
170 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
8.8 sec
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City MPG
City MPG
26 MPG
22 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 MPG
29 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
29 MPG
25 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
72.4 in
70.7 in
Length
Length
179.3 in
180.9 in
Height
Height
67.3 in
66.4 - 68.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
106.3 in
103.9 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
90.1 ft2
88.8 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.0 - 40.1 in
40.0 - 41.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.0 in
43.0 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.5 in
57.0 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
39.0 in
37.5 - 39.8 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
39.3 in
38.0 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.5 in
56.5 in

Costs

2016 Mazda CX-5

2015 Subaru Forester

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950 - $2,200
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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