2019 Subaru Outback vs. 2019 Mazda CX-5

Presenting more safety features from its Eyesight safety suite, the 2019 Subaru Outback is a car filled with promises that are sure to be fulfilled. It also has a generous space to seat five adults.

As for the 2019 Mazda CX-5, this new design comes fitted with new engine options, with an option to upgrade technologies like ventilated front seats, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Design & Style

The 2019 Subaru Outback knows how to blend ruggedness with elegance. It has been finished with a hint of gloss to keep it modern, despite its sporty look. Inside this car, you will find plenty of cargo space, apart from the promise of space for its passengers. The maker used only premium cabin materials for its overall construction.

The two-row 2019 Mazda CX-5 has plenty of space in the front seats, but the rear seats are too tight. Instead of seating up to five adults, it can only seat four because of the set-up. The steering wheel is wrapped in leather, plus all other materials in the cabin where carefully chosen by its maker. Other great add-ons come with a price though.

Technology & Safety

When looking at the technologies in the 2019 Subaru Outback, you will notice that its touchscreen display and buttons help the infotainment system use its functions accordingly. It comes with smartphone support both for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto an allows access to a variety of favorite infotainment system via additional apps like Pandora and the iHeart Radio. Safety features include pre-collision braking, pre-collision throttle management, and lane departure and sway warning.

Performance

The 2019 Mazda CX-5 has a four-cylinder, 2.5-liter engine variant that can maximize results up to 187 horsepower. With regular gasoline, the turbocharged version can maximize yield up to 227 horsepower that goes up to 250 horsepower if you use premium gas. The 2019 Subaru Outback has two engine variations, one is the four-cylinder type that yields 175 horsepower, and the other the six-cylinder that boost power for 256 horses.

The 2019 CX-5 may have included the standard infotainment system with a seven-inch touchscreen, but it missed out on smartphone integration. There are two USB ports, a four-speaker audio, and a Bluetooth interface, though. Standard safety features include rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, low-speed automatic braking, and a rearview camera.

The Bottom Line

Given all the updates that these two car models that went through, it is still but better to own the 2019 Subaru Outback. The updates prove to be good for this car, from the inside to the outside, especially with the inclusion of the Eyesight safety suite. The engine variations also create flexibility in terms of results.

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