Mazda Mazda5 (2015) vs. Subaru Forester (2010) Specs

vs.

◆

2015 Mazda Mazda5 and 2010 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2015	2010
Model	Mazda Mazda5	Subaru Forester
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Minivan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	103.0 in	5.3 in
Length	180.5 in	179.5 in	1 in
Width	68.9 in	70.1 in	-1.2 in
Height	63.6 in	65.9 in	-2.3 in
Curb Weight	3457 lb.	3250 lb.	207 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	16.9 gal.	-1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	41.6 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	56.1 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in	43.1 in	-2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	40.0 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	55.6 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.8 in	0.0 in	57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	38.0 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.1 in	0.0 in	37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	49.3 in	0.0 in	49.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.9 in	0.0 in	40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	30.5 in	0.0 in	30.5 in
Total Legroom	110.6 in (over 3 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	29.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	11.3 ft³	33.5 ft³	-22.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	44.4 ft³	33.5	10.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	70.9 ft³	68.3 ft³	2.6 ft³

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda5

2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Subaru Forester

2010 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Lost of room for the kids. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review

2010 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review

See TrueDelta's information for all Minivans

See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.