Subaru Forester (2016) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2019) Specs

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2016 Subaru Forester and 2019 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year	2016	2019
Model	Subaru Forester	Mazda CX-5
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	106.2 in	-2.3 in
Length	180.9 in	179.1 in	1.8 in
Width	70.7 in	72.5 in	-1.8 in
Height	66.4 in	65.3 in	1.1 in
Curb Weight	3624 lb.	3825 lb.	-201 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	14.8 gal.	1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	39.7 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	57.1 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.2 in	-55.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.0 in	41.0 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.0 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	54.8 in	1.7 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 in (over 2 rows)	80.6 in (over 2 rows)	0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.4 ft³	30.9 ft³	3.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	74.7 ft³	59.6 ft³	15.1 ft³

2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	I'm 6'3" and often don't fit comfortable in vehicles. I found this had a very nice amount of front seat room. The center console tends to stay out of the way as well, some newer designs have the center stack moving into where my right knee would be. It's a very noticeable improvement over my previous 2009 Escape. I actually found the Forester more comfortable for me than the Outback. I was expecting the opposite. see full Subaru Forester review
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	After looking at Explorer's, I was surprised how much more room the Forester had in the back seat. Granted it doesn't have a third row, but if you don't need a 3rd row, the Forester is hard to beat in this segment for rear seat room. We can put a forward facing child seat in the back, move the front seat up a about 2 inches from all the way back and there's still plenty of front passenger room and my 1.5 year old son can't kick the back of the seat. see full Subaru Forester review

2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

2019 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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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