2020 Subaru Forester vs. 2020 Mazda CX-5
The 2020 Subaru Forester highlights the inclusion of the standard rear seat reminder, with an available lane centering system for its higher trims. It also has spacious seats that make the ride a truly comfortable one for taller passengers. Fuel economy is one selling point for this ride too.
The 2020 Mazda CX-5, on the other hand, comes with more standard safety features. Features are reshuffled for various trim levels.
Design & Style
The 2020 Subaru Forester has that sporty, muscular appeal outside, which pairs well with what it is ready to offer inside. There is plenty of room in the cargo area, too, which matches the requirements of its seating capacity. There is comfort in the fact that there are generous seats made for its passengers. Rear seats are blessed with gracious amount of legroom too. Avail of higher trims and get supple leather upholstery as an inclusion.
With sophisticated styling on the outside, the 2020 Mazda CX-5, has the same attribute as that of its predecessor, then that is the fact that it also boasts of a great interior. While it offers plenty of legroom and headroom in its front seats, the rear seats are not as promising.
Technology & Safety
The Subaru Forested has been equipped with simple yet commendable technologies. Paired with a 6.5-inch touch screen, the StarLink infotainment system easily handles the functions of its tech features, like the HD radio, satellite radio, four-speaker stereo, Bluetooth, and two USB ports. Standard safety features in the car are the rear seat reminder and a rearview camera. Its standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology has a long list of driver aids, including adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking, pre-collision throttle management, lane departure and sway warning, lead vehicle start alert, and lane departure prevention.
In the case of the Mazda CX-5, there is a seven-inch touchscreen doing the work for its Mazda Connect infotainment system. Four-speaker audio, Bluetooth, two USB ports and HD radio are also standard. It is sad to note that it does not offer smartphone integration as a standard. It comes equipped with blind spot monitoring, low-speed automatic braking, and rear cross traffic alert, apart from its rearview camera for safety.
Performance
The Forester gets a rating of 182 horsepower for its four-cylinder engine setup. It garners scores of 26mpg for city driving and 33mpg on the highway. In the case of the Mazda CX-5, it has a base four-cylinder, 2.5-liter engine providing power for 187 horses. The turbo-four version hits 227 horsepower, and 250 horsepower on premium gasoline. The CX-5 records only up to 25mpg for city driving and 31mpg for highway driving.
The Bottom Line
The fuel-efficient engine in the Subaru Forester is one thing that makes it a winner over the CX-5. Consider its long list of technology and safety features, and you will love it even more. Do not forget how it has been equipped with a great design and style too.
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