2025 Mazda
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2025 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 22 - 26 MPG | 21 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 30 MPG | 26 - 32 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 58.1 ft3 | 75.6 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 187 - 227 hp | 182 - 260 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 2,700 - 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.1 in | 191.3 - 191.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 72.6 in | 74.2 - 74.6 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in |
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.3 - 39.7 in
Rear 39.0 in |
Front 39.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 39.1 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
The Mazda CX-5 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Outback, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Subaru Outback offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-5, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
Convenience
With the Subaru Outback, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Mazda CX-5, 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-5 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Outback.
Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-5 is much slimmer than the Subaru Outback, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Mazda CX-5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Outback.
Handling
The Mazda CX-5 has the same turning radius as the Subaru Outback, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Subaru Outback is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-5 for pulling heavy loads.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Mazda CX-5 and the Subaru Outback.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mazda CX-5 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Subaru Outback.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mazda CX-5 and the Subaru Outback.
The Mazda CX-5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Outback.