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| MPG - City | 22 - 26 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG | 
| MPG - Hwy | 30 - 33 MPG | 28 - 33 MPG | 
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats | 
| Cargo Space | 45.2 ft3 | 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 | 
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable | 
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | 
| Horsepower | 191 - 227 hp | 180 - 182 hp | 
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 1,500 - 3,000 lbs | 
| Exterior Length | 173.0 in | 182.7 - 183.3 in | 
| Exterior Width | 70.7 in | 72.0 - 72.2 in | 
| Leg Room | 
                                    
                                                                    Front 41.7 in
                                                                 Rear 36.3 in  | 
                
                                    
                                                                    Front 43.3 in
                                                                 Rear 39.4 in  | 
            
| Head Room | 
                                    
                                                                    Front 37.8 - 38.1 in
                                                                 Rear 38.3 in  | 
                
                                    
                                                                    Front 40.0 - 41.2 in
                                                                 Rear 37.6 - 39.6 in  | 
            
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
                                        Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Forester than in the Mazda CX-30, due to its greater head- and legroom.
                                        The Subaru Forester will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-30.
                                     
Convenience
                                        With the Subaru Forester, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Mazda CX-30, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
                                     
Cost
                                        There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle.  The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP).   When looking only at MSRP, the Mazda CX-30 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Forester.
                                     
Dimensions
                                        The Mazda CX-30 is a little narrower than the Subaru Forester, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
                                        If you go with the Mazda CX-30, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Forester.
                                     
Handling
                                        The Mazda CX-30 has the same turning radius as the Subaru Forester, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
                                     
Performance
                                        The Mazda CX-30 has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Forester.
                                     
Powertrain
                                        With somewhat higher torque, the Mazda CX-30 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Subaru Forester.
                                     
Utility
                                        In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mazda CX-30 and the Subaru Forester.
                                        The Mazda CX-30 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Forester.