| Add vehicles | 2021 Subaru Forester Base | 2021 Mazda CX-5 GX |
|---|---|---|
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| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$28,995 | CA$28,950 |
| Fees | CA$1,800 | CA$1,950 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$545/month | CA$545/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2,5 l H4 | 2,5 l I-4 |
| Power | 182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (136 kW) | 187 hp @ 6,000 rpm (139 kW) |
| Torque | 176 lb·ft @ 4,400 rpm (239 N·m) | 186 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (252 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | SUV |
| Category | Compact SUV | Compact SUV |
| Assembly | Ōta, JP | Hiroshima, JP |
| Generation | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 9.0 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 768 km | 636 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 192 g/km | 206 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | N/A | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available | not available |
| Ventilated front seats | N/A | not available |
| Massage seats | N/A | not available |
| Head-up display | N/A | not available |
| Surround-view camera | N/A | not available |
| Smart key | not available | N/A |
| Blindspot detection | not available | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard | not available |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | not available |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard | standard |
| Rear USB ports | not available | N/A |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Rear entertainment system | N/A | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, double wishbones | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/60R17 | P225/65R17 |
| Rear tires | P225/60R17 | P225/65R17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,625 mm (182″) | 4,550 mm (179″) |
| Width | 1,815 mm (71″) | 2,115 mm (83″) |
| Height | 1,730 mm (68″) | 1,680 mm (66″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105″) | 2,698 mm (106″) |
| Weight | 1,575 kg (3,472 lb) | 1,559 kg (3,437 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 881 l and 2,104 l | between 875 l and 1,687 l |
| Fuel tank | 63 l (14 gal) | 56 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 680 kg (1,499 lb) | 907 kg (2,000 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.1 s | 9.2 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | 7.3 s | 6.2 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | 39 m (estimated) | 42 m (estimated) |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | 3 years/unlimited |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/unlimited |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Average | 81% | 82% |
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