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Mazda CX-5 (2020) vs. Subaru Forester (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2020 Mazda CX-5 and 2012 Subaru Forester specs.

2020 Mazda CX-5 and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2020 2012  
Model Mazda CX-5 Subaru Forester  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5000
320 lb-ft@2500
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.2 in 103.0 in 3.2 in
Length 179.1 in 179.5 in -0.4 in
Width 72.5 in 70.1 in 2.4 in
Height 65.3 in 65.9 in -0.6 in
Curb Weight 3825 lb. 3440 lb. 385 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.8 gal. 16.9 gal. -2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 41.6 in -1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.1 in 56.1 in 1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.2 in 0.0 in 55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.0 in 43.1 in -2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.0 in 40.0 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.8 in 55.6 in -0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.3 in 0.0 in 55.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.6 in 38.0 in 1.6 in
Total Legroom 80.6 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 30.9 ft3 33.5 ft3 -2.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 59.6 ft3 68.3 ft3 -8.7 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Mazda CX-5

2020 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review
 

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2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
 
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