2021 Mazda CX-5 Vs 2022 Subaru Forester - The Car Connection

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2021 Mazda CX-5	2022 Subaru Forester	Add Vehicle
Select style Carbon Edition AWD Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP CX-5 Carbon Edition AWD 24 30 $29,481 $30,355 CX-5 Carbon Edition FWD 25 31 $28,122 $28,955 CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo AWD 22 27 $31,232 $32,160 CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo FWD 23 28 $29,874 $30,760 CX-5 Grand Touring AWD 24 30 $30,718 $31,960 CX-5 Grand Touring FWD 25 31 $29,374 $30,560 CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve AWD 22 27 $34,008 $35,385 CX-5 Signature AWD 22 27 $36,044 $37,505 CX-5 Sport AWD 24 30 $26,270 $26,770 CX-5 Sport FWD 25 31 $24,896 $25,370 CX-5 Touring AWD 24 30 $27,689 $28,510 CX-5 Touring FWD 25 31 $26,331 $27,110	Select style CVT Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP Forester CVT 26 33 $24,387 $25,895 Forester Limited CVT 26 33 $30,419 $32,575 Forester Premium CVT 26 33 $27,131 $28,895 Forester Sport CVT 26 33 $28,574 $30,465 Forester Touring CVT 26 33 $33,549 $35,995 Forester Wilderness CVT 25 28 $31,383 $33,520
Show Only Differences
Pricing
Invoice Price
$29,481	$24,387
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$30,355	$25,895
Monthly Payment Estimate
$506 / month	$432 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.7 Read Our Full Review	6.8 Read Our Full Review
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 crossover has some priorities out of order; it doles out fine handling while it delivers a skimpy back seat.	The 2022 Subaru Forester rains value down on crossover-SUV drivers, and safety’s a very close second.
TCC Likes
Looks good inside and out Taut ride and handling Available turbo power	Remarkable value Remarkable space Remarkable capability
TCC Dislikes
Turbo lag Moderate acceleration in base version Cramped back seat	Wilderness’ high-heeled looks Not especially powerful Mediocre warranty
Fuel Economy
City
24 mpg	26 mpg
Highway
30 mpg	33 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small SUV 4WD	Small SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
39.6	39.4
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.8	57.2
Second Hip Room (in)
55.3	53.5
Second Head Room (in)
39	39.6
Front Hip Room (in)
55.2	54.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.1	58.1
Passenger Volume (ft³)
103.6	111.6
Passenger Capacity
5	5
Front Leg Room (in)
41	43.3
Front Head Room (in)
39.3	41.2
Exterior Dimensions
Liftover Height (in)
32.4	28.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.5	8.7
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.8	61.8
Track Width, Front (in)
62.8	61.6
Height, Overall (in)
65.3	67.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.5	71.5
Length, Overall (in)
179.1	182.7
Wheelbase (in)
106.2	105.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
30.9	28.9
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
57	51.2
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
41.3	43.3
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
32.4	34.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
59.6	74.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
38	35.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
-	69.9
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.7	11.6
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc	4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes	Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes	Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9	11.2
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA	NA
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA	NA
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.3	16.6
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36	35.4
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion	Rack-Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size
P225/55VR19	P225/60HR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact	Compact
Rear Tire Size
P225/55VR19	P225/60HR17
Spare Tire Order Code
NA	NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA	NA
Rear Tire Order Code
NA	NA
Trailering
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
2000	1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200	150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000	1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200	150
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000	1500
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3691	3454
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 X 7	17 X 7
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 X 7	17 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact	Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum	Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum	Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel	Steel
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100	-
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA	NA
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4	Regular Unleaded H-4
Displacement
2.5 L/152	2.5 L/152
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection	Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
187 @ 6000	182 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
186 @ 4000	176 @ 4400
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30	33
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
24	26
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26	29
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.55	3.60 - 0.75
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
Trans Type
6	7
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.62	3.70
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.89	3.69
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.60	-
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.71	-
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00	-
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45	-
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.02	-
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA	NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD	CVT w/OD
Trans Order Code
NA	NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
-	0.56
Summary
Vehicle Name
Mazda CX-5	Subaru Forester
Body Style
i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility	Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Strut	Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link	Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut	Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link	Double Wishbone
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.8	6.1
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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