2016 Subaru Forester vs. 2016 Mazda CX-5

 The 2016 Subaru Forester and the 2016 Mazda CX-5 have become popular throughout the Cherry Hill, Turnersville and Mount Laurel areas. With so many capabilities and features, how can you decide which model you should drive home in?

Prestige Subaru knows that finding your ideal new SUV isn't easy, so we created the 2016 Subaru Forester vs 2016 Mazda CX-5 comparison to help make your car buying decisions easier.

Powertrain & Performance Capabilities

The 2016 Subaru Forester is powered by a standard 2.5L Subaru BOXER® engine and an available 2.0L turbocharged Subaru BOXER® engine. These feature a unique horizontal design that optimizes power and performance. Overall, the standard option is able to generate up to 170 horsepower, and the turbocharged engine delivers 250 horsepower. In terms of performance capabilities, the Forester comes with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive to ensure safety and stability when driving through adverse road conditions. 

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 has a standard 2.0L engine and an available 2.5L engine as well. Unfortunately, these do not have a unique horizontal layout to enhance overall performance, so they only get 155 horsepower and 184 horsepower. This SUV does offer an all-wheel drive system, but it's only an available performance feature.

Subaru Forester vs Mazda CX-5 Interior Space

When it comes to interior space, the Subaru Forester has enough room to keep everyone comfortable. It has 43 inches of legroom in the front seats, 38 inches in the back seats and a total passenger volume of 108 cubic feet. Its cargo area is also spacious. Behind the rear seats, you'll have 34.4 cubic feet of space to store and transport items. If you need more space, fold the back seats flat to open up a maximum of 74.7 cubic feet of cargo space.

The Mazda CX-5 features similar legroom in its front and back seats, but the same can't be said about its passenger and cargo volume. This SUV's seating area is only 103.8 cubic feet, and it only has a maximum of 65.4 cubic feet of trunk space.

Infotainment and Safety

 You'll find an advanced infotainment system in both SUVs. These give you a long list of entertainment features, access to mobile apps and a navigation system to help you get to where you need to go. Both vehicles also come with a number of driver assist technologies to ensure safety and security.

For even more peace of mind, the 2016 Forester offers its new Safety Plus and Safety & Security Plus Packages. These include vehicle services such as Stolen Vehicle Locator, SOS Emergency Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification to ensure convenience and peace of mind. The packages also allow you to use remote services and give you Monthly Vehicle Diagnostics Reports.

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 does not come with similar safety and security vehicle services.

Choosing Your Ideal SUV

The 2016 Subaru Forester and the 2016 Mazda CX-5 are impressive SUVs that can benefit any driver in Turnersville, Mount Laurel and Cherry Hill. While this guide clearly shows that the Forester as a lot to offer in comfort and performance capabilities, the best way to choose your next car is to take both out for a spin.

If you're considering the 2016 Subaru Forester as your next SUV, contact Prestige Subaru in Turnersville, NJ, and schedule your test drive today!