2020 Subaru Forester vs 2021 Mazda CX-5
Overview | |
MSRP$24,495 | MSRP$25,370 |
Listings935 | Listings955 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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2020 Subaru Forester Reviews Summary | |
2021 Mazda CX-5 Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Mazda CX-5 is a competitive compact SUV for buyers looking to satisfy the needs of the typical family. For the 2021 model year, Mazda has enhanced the model’s tech and discontinued the unpopular diesel engine in the United States. There’s also a new Carbon Edition for buyers to choose from. Despite the changes, the highlights and quibbles about the SUV are mostly unchanged from the 2020 model year. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space35.4 cu ft | Cargo Space30.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3449 lbs | Curb Weight3552 lbs |
Height67.5 in | Height66.2 in |
Length182.1 in | Length179.1 in |
Width80.9 in | Width83.3 in |
Wheelbase105.1 in | Wheelbase106.2 in |
Maximum Payload1442 lbs | Maximum Payload1023 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,495 | $25,370 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The 2021 Mazda CX-5 is a competitive compact SUV for buyers looking to satisfy the needs of the typical family. For the 2021 model year, Mazda has enhanced the model’s tech and discontinued the unpopular diesel engine in the United States. There’s also a new Carbon Edition for buyers to choose from. Despite the changes, the highlights and quibbles about the SUV are mostly unchanged from the 2020 model year. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 35.4 cu ft | 30.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3449 lbs | 3552 lbs |
Height | 67.5 in | 66.2 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 179.1 in |
Width | 80.9 in | 83.3 in |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1442 lbs | 1023 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |

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