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Mazda CX-5 (2021) vs. Subaru Forester (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2021 Mazda CX-5 and 2012 Subaru Forester specs.

2021 Mazda CX-5 and 2012 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year 2021 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 3836 lb. 3440 lb. 396 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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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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