2019 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2019 Subaru Forester

Discerning Frederick drivers want the most from their SUV, and the Mazda CX-5 zooms past the Forester in terms of performance. While each houses a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, Mazda manages higher horsepower, torque, and superior towing capacity.

• Engine: The standard Mazda CX-5 engine is a 187-hp SKYACTIV®-G 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that offers at 186 lb-ft of torque. Subaru’s 2.5L engine falls short at 182 hp and 176 lb-ft of torque.
• Fuel Economy: The Forester achieves 26 mpg city/33 mpg highway,* while the 2019 Mazda CX-5 averages 25 mpg city/31 mpg highway.*
• Towing Capacity: Make fewer hauling trips with the Mazda CX-5, which can manage 500 more pounds of towing power than the Forester.

Both of these SUVs are packed with the technology and connectivity features Loveland drivers crave, but Mazda has added a few extra touches to its midsize SUVs that are not present on the Forester:

• Remote Tailgate Release: Activate your hatch from a distance, making loading groceries or sports equipment an easy, hands-free experience.
• Second Row Reclining Seat: No matter where your passengers sit in the Mazda CX-5, they can enjoy a seat position that supports and comforts.
• Automatic Headlights: Never be in the dark again with light-sensing headlights that automatically turn on as the sun sets.

There’s no doubt that Mazda and Subaru have each earned acclaim for their popular SUVs, since both rank high with critics and fans alike. Many of the 2019 Mazda CX-5 reviews note the styling and finishing touches, with Edmunds specifically calling out how this SUV “makes rival midsize SUVs seem generic by comparison.” Truly, the Mazda CX-5 offers a wealth of paint colors, trims, and upholstery options to delight all Firestone tastes.

In reviewing the 2019 Subaru Forester, Edmunds noted how “while the base Forester is well-equipped and affordably priced, it doesn’t have features that Subaru owners might expect from such a capable small crossover.”

You may not realize it, but Mazda vehicles have made a name for themselves with their incredible safety features. The i-ACTIVSENSE® suite of safety technologies is available to make every drive around Boulder secure for you and your passengers, and it includes both active and passive safety features to help you avoid accidents, and to mitigate the effects of a collision if one does occur. Driver Attention Alert, Blind Spot Monitoring, and a Lane Departure Warning System are just a few of the features of i-ACTIVSENSE®, and this safety suite is only available on Mazda vehicles.

2019 Mazda CX-5 Safety Ratings:

• Five-Star Overall Safety Rating from the NHTSA
• IIHS 2019 Top Safety Pick+