Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Outback
$29,990
$32,995
Highlights
| 2027 Mazda CX-5 | 2027 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$29,990
|
$32,995
|
| Towing Capacity |
1,500 lbs
|
2,700 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline H-4
|
| MPG |
24 City / 30 Hwy
|
25 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
187 hp
|
180 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2027 Mazda CX-5 | 2027 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
185 @ 4000
|
178 @ 4400
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
187 @ 6000
|
180 @ 5800
|
| Displacement |
2.5 L/152
|
2.5 L/152
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline H-4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
24 City / 30 Hwy
|
25 City / 31 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2027 Mazda CX-5 | 2027 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/65HR17
|
P225/60HR18
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
18 X 7 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
18 X 7 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
N/A
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/65HR17
|
P225/60HR18
|
Suspension
| 2027 Mazda CX-5 | 2027 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2027 Mazda CX-5 | 2027 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2027 Mazda CX-5 | 2027 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
34 ft³
|
35 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
67 ft³
|
81 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
31 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
34 in
|
32 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
41 in
|
43 in
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
58 in
|
52 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
39 in
|
43 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
76 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
8 in
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
64 in
|
63 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
62 in
|
| Height, Overall |
67 in
|
68 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
74 in
|
| Length, Overall |
185 in
|
192 in
|
| Wheelbase |
111 in
|
108 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
52 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
57 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Second Head Room |
40 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
55 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
43 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
41 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
107 ft³
|
112 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2027 Mazda CX-5 | 2027 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
18 gal
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
1,500 lbs
|
2,700 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
150 lbs
|
270 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,500 lbs
|
2,700 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
150 lbs
|
270 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,500 lbs
|
2,700 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,856 lbs
|
3,700 lbs
|
Safety
| 2027 Mazda CX-5 | 2027 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2027 Mazda CX-5 | 2027 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2027 Mazda CX-5 | 2027 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
130
|
150
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2027 Mazda CX-5 | 2027 Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
12 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
12 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2027 Mazda CX-5 or the 2027 Subaru Outback?
The 2027 Subaru Outback is more fuel efficient than the 2027 Mazda CX-5 with 27 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2027 Mazda CX-5 or the 2027 Subaru Outback?
The 2027 Mazda CX-5 is cheaper than the 2027 Subaru Outback with a $29,990 starting MSRP versus a $32,995 starting MSRP.
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