Subaru Forester (2011) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2023) Specs

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2011 Subaru Forester and 2023 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2023
Model	Subaru Forester	Mazda CX-5
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	106.2 in	-3.2 in
Length	179.5 in	180.1 in	-0.6 in
Width	70.1 in	72.6 in	-2.5 in
Height	65.9 in	65.4 in	0.5 in
Curb Weight	3440 lb.	3856 lb.	-416 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	14.8 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.6 in	39.7 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	57.1 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.2 in	-55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.0 in	2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	39.0 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.6 in	54.8 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.3 in	-55.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	39.6 in	-1.6 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	80.6 in (over 2 rows)	0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	30.8 ft³	2.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	68.3 ft³	59.3 ft³	9 ft³

2011 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 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
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

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