Comparing the Subaru Forester to the Mazda CX-5 in White River Junction

Regarding offering drivers all-terrain capability and a wealth of convenience options, the Subaru Forester is your vehicle of choice. It has the interior space to store gear, supplies, and four-legged friends. There is, however, another SUV that claims to offer each of these attributes just as good as the Subaru Forester, and that is the Mazda CX-5.

We here at White River Subaru would like to share how these two SUV models compare. We'll detail how these two models compare in terms of performance, design, safety, and technology. Our local White River Junction Subaru dealership is located a short drive from Connecticut River Road. Don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions.

Performance

Regarding performance, Upper Valley drivers can enjoy the smooth performance of the standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque. Further, it features a standard symmetrical all-wheel drive to take you an overall matter of terrain and trails near our dealership serving Norwich, VT.

Additionally, the power is sent to all four wheels through a CVT transmission. For fuel economy, the new Subaru Forester can achieve up to 33 miles per gallon on the highway and 29 miles per gallon n combined economy. The Forester also achieves a total range of over 545 miles.

The Mazda CX-5, conversely, features a similar 2.5-liter engine that delivers comparable power to the Forester, delivering 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. Like the Subaru Forester, the Mazda CX-5 also features all-wheel drive with powered delivery. With fuel economy, the Mazda CX-5 achieves a fuel economy of 30 miles per gallon on the highway and 26 miles per gallon in the collaborative economy. The Mazda CX-5 also achieves less range than the Forester, coming in at only 459 miles.

Design

Regarding exterior design, the Subaru Forester offers available LED exterior lighting to illuminate nighttime driving. In addition, the exterior offers an available roof rack with tie-downs to stow gear and supplies, including bikes, kayaks, and even tents for a weekend camping trip near Woodstock, VT. Further, the Subaru Forester features 8.7 inches of ground clearance to get over obstacles, including rocks and other debris.

Inside, the Subaru Forester offers seating for up to five passengers and available leather upholstery to hold everyone in relaxing comfort. Regarding cargo space, the Subaru Forester delivers 28.9 cubic feet of cargo space to load up your supplies and other gear.

The Mazda CX-5 features available LED lighting, much like the Subaru Forester. However, the Mazda CX-5 does not offer roof racks as standard. They are only available as an accessory. With ground clearance the Mazda CX-5 offers only up to 7.9 inches of ground clearance.

Inside, the Mazda CX-5 features standard cloth seating to go along with comparable interior space compared to the Subaru Forester, coming in at 30.8 cubic feet.

Technology and Safety

With technology, Lebanon, NH drivers can enjoy their favorite media and other content through standard Subaru StarLink multimedia with Bluetooth connectivity. You can access your favorite through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. You can also listen to your favorite music through standard satellite radio. While the Mazda CX-5 offers many of the same features, it does not offer standard satellite radio.

With safety, the new Subaru Forester and Mazda CX-5 feature comparable safety features to keep drivers and passengers safe around Hanover, NH. Amongst the many features include available brake assist to go along with cruise control and available blind-spot detection to keep you aware of what's around you.

Test Drive the Subaru Forester At Our Dealership in White River Junction, VT

While the Mazda CX-5 is a more than capable SUV, the new Subaru Forester performs better where it counts the most. If you would like to go ahead and schedule a test drive in one of our new Subaru Forester models. While here, we'll be happy to chat with you about our various financing offers and options. Our dealership looks forward to welcoming you and experiencing what the new Subaru offers. See you soon.