2025 Mazda
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2025 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 23 - 25 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 29 - 31 MPG | 32 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 56.3 ft3 | 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 187 - 227 hp | 180 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 3,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 185.8 in | 183.3 in |
| Exterior Width | 75.6 in | 72.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.8 in |
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.6 in |
Front 40.0 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.6 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Mazda CX-50 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Forester, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Subaru Forester will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-50.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mazda CX-50 as you will with the Subaru Forester, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Mazda CX-50 is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Forester.
Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-50 is much wider than the Subaru Forester, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
When looking at overall length, the Mazda CX-50 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Forester.
Handling
The Mazda CX-50 has the same turning radius as the Subaru Forester, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Mazda CX-50 is clearly the choice over the Subaru Forester for pulling heavy loads.
The Mazda CX-50 has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Forester.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mazda CX-50 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Subaru Forester.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mazda CX-50 and the Subaru Forester.
The Mazda CX-50 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Forester.