2024 Mazda CX-90 vs 2025 Subaru Forester
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MSRP$37,845 | MSRP$29,995 |
Listings123 | Listings100 |
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User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2024 Mazda CX-90 Reviews SummaryThe 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row SUV is the family-hauling crossover we finally want to drive. This all-new Mazda delivers a turbocharged straight-six engine (or a PHEV, if you prefer), rear-wheel-drive architecture, brilliant handling, and up to a nearly 50% discount from the surprisingly similar BMW X5. We sampled the U.S. equivalents of the new 2024 Mazda CX-90 Turbo Signature and the CX-90 PHEV during Mazda’s hosted first drive on Northern California’s twisty roads, and we came away impressed by the big and powerful SUV’s handling and composure. | |
2025 Subaru Forester Reviews SummaryThe Forester is one of Subaru's top sellers and one of the more popular compact crossovers in its segment as well, so it's hard to blame the automaker for not wanting to mess with a working formula. They seem to have focused more on refining an already popular car than creating a new car. In fact, the most obvious updates are to the vehicle's looks, which many would argue are inconsequential—but that's not a criticism. Verdict: The 2025 Subaru Forester improves on the outgoing version with a better-equipped base model, more advanced tech and safety offerings, and a blessedly quieter cabin. If it's not the most beautiful crossover we've ever seen, well, at least that's authentic to the Forester brand. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.3L 280 hp I6 | Engine2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower280 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity0.33 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City24 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway33 |
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Engine Name3.3L 280 hp I6 | Engine Name2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Torque332 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower280 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity0.33 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City24 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.9 cu ft | Cargo Space29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4709 lbs | Curb Weight3510 lbs |
Height68.2 in | Height68.1 in |
Length200.8 in | Length183.3 in |
Width84.9 in | Width81.2 in |
Wheelbase122.8 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload1709 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $37,845 | $29,995 |
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Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row SUV is the family-hauling crossover we finally want to drive. This all-new Mazda delivers a turbocharged straight-six engine (or a PHEV, if you prefer), rear-wheel-drive architecture, brilliant handling, and up to a nearly 50% discount from the surprisingly similar BMW X5. We sampled the U.S. equivalents of the new 2024 Mazda CX-90 Turbo Signature and the CX-90 PHEV during Mazda’s hosted first drive on Northern California’s twisty roads, and we came away impressed by the big and powerful SUV’s handling and composure. | The Forester is one of Subaru's top sellers and one of the more popular compact crossovers in its segment as well, so it's hard to blame the automaker for not wanting to mess with a working formula. They seem to have focused more on refining an already popular car than creating a new car. In fact, the most obvious updates are to the vehicle's looks, which many would argue are inconsequential—but that's not a criticism. Verdict: The 2025 Subaru Forester improves on the outgoing version with a better-equipped base model, more advanced tech and safety offerings, and a blessedly quieter cabin. If it's not the most beautiful crossover we've ever seen, well, at least that's authentic to the Forester brand. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.3L 280 hp I6 | 2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 0.33 kWh | |
MPG City | 24 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.3L 280 hp I6 | 2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Torque | 332 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 0.33 kWh | |
MPG City | 24 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.9 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4709 lbs | 3510 lbs |
Height | 68.2 in | 68.1 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 183.3 in |
Width | 84.9 in | 81.2 in |
Wheelbase | 122.8 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1709 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 3000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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