Subaru Outback vs Mazda CX-5
Overview | |
Years produced2000-Present | Years produced2013-Present |
MSRP$34,995 | MSRP$29,050 |
Listings912 | Listings4304 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryJust because you need more practicality, doesn't necessarily mean you'll have to sacrifice driving enjoyment or performance. Among compact SUVs, the 2025 Mazda CX-5 proves that you can satisfy your sporty appetite in an attractive and upscale alternative. Verdict: The CX-5 offers an enjoyable driving experience, but it falls short in practical areas like fuel economy and cargo space. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 180 hp H4 | Engine |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower180 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City25 | MPG City |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 180 hp H4 | Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque185 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower180 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space34.6 cu ft | Cargo Space30.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3741 lbs | Curb Weight3679 lbs |
Height67.5 in | Height66.1 in |
Length191.7 in | Length180.1 in |
Width82.9 in | Width83.3 in |
Wheelbase108.1 in | Wheelbase106.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1045 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2700 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2000-Present | 2013-Present |
MSRP | $34,995 | $29,050 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
| |
Summary | Just because you need more practicality, doesn't necessarily mean you'll have to sacrifice driving enjoyment or performance. Among compact SUVs, the 2025 Mazda CX-5 proves that you can satisfy your sporty appetite in an attractive and upscale alternative. Verdict: The CX-5 offers an enjoyable driving experience, but it falls short in practical areas like fuel economy and cargo space. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 180 hp H4 | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
MPG City | 25 | |
MPG Highway | 31 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 180 hp H4 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 185 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5800 rpm | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | |
MPG Highway | 31 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 34.6 cu ft | 30.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3741 lbs | 3679 lbs |
Height | 67.5 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 191.7 in | 180.1 in |
Width | 82.9 in | 83.3 in |
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 106.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1045 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2700 lbs | 2000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |

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