Mazda CX-5 vs Subaru Outback Comparison

    Mazda CX-5

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    Subaru Outback

    2025 Mazda
    CX-5
    vs
    2025 Subaru
    Outback
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    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    56L - 58L
    386 to 476 km
    63L
    460 to 567 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $36,740 - $56,445
    $43,690 - $57,490
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    CarExpert's Take

    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Gutsy turbo engine
    • Plush interior
    • Cheaper than key rivals
    Misses
    • Very thirsty
    • Steep servicing costs
    • Gearbox a bit lacklustre
    Josh Nevett
    Deputy Marketplace Editor
    Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Huge boot
    • Soft, comfortable ride
    • Still flying the wagon flag
    Misses
    • Lazy adaptive cruise control
    • Fiddly infotainment system
    • Fiddly indicators

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Soul Red Crystal metallic
    • Eternal Blue mica
    • Deep Crystal Blue mica
    • Jet Black mica
    • Rhodium White metallic
    • Sonic Silver metallic
    • Zircon Sand metallic
    • Machine Grey metallic
    • Polymetal Grey metallic
    • Platinum Quartz metallic

    Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTIONTURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    1998 - 24882387 - 2498
    Size (L)
    2.5L, 2.0L2.4L, 2.5L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    115kW - 170kW138kW - 183kW
    Power RPM
    5000 - 60005200 - 5800
    Torque
    200Nm - 420Nm245Nm - 350Nm
    Torque RPM
    2000 - 40002000 - 3400
    Bore Stroke
    91.2 - 10086 - 90
    Compression Ratio
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