2023 Subaru Forester vs 2024 Mazda CX-5 Comparison

    Subaru Forester

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    Mazda CX-5

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    2023 Subaru
    Forester
    vs
    2024 Mazda
    CX-5
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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    7.9
    7.7
    0.0
    Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
    Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Off-roadingOff-roading
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    48L - 63L
    322 to 466 km
    56L - 58L
    386 to 476 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $36,590 - $55,000
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    CarExpert's Take

    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Quality, premium-leaning interior
    • Sportier handling
    • STI appears again...
    Misses
    • ...like this?
    • Hardly a special edition
    • Dreary CVT
    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Smart looks, plush cabin
    • Torquey turbo petrol
    • Keen driving dynamics
    Misses
    • G35 Turbo is too thirsty
    • On the smaller side of the class
    • Feeling a little dated in 2024

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    NA
    • Premium Paint (+$795)

    Colours Available

    The 2023 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on variant.

    • Crystal White Pearl
    • Ice Silver Metallic
    • Brilliant Bronze Metallic
    • Crimson Red Pearl
    • Autumn Green Metallic
    • Horizon Blue Pearl
    • Cascade Green Silica
    • Magnetite Grey Metallic
    • Crystal Black Silica
    • Sapphire Blue Pearl (NEW)

    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
    DIRECT FUEL INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ
    Size (cc)
    1995 - 24981997 - 2488
    Size (L)
    2.5L, 2.0L2.5L, 2.0L
    Induction
    FLAT 4TURBO 4, INLINE 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    110kW - 136kW115kW - 170kW
    Power RPM
    5800 - 60005000 - 6000
    Torque
    196Nm - 239Nm200Nm - 420Nm
    Torque RPM
    4000 - 44002000 - 4000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    12.1 - 12.510.5 - 13

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