Compare 2024 Mazda CX-5 & 2024 Subaru Outback

Price

$37000
$28895

Body Type Name

SUV
Wagon

Doors

4
4

Drivetrain Name

AWD
AWD

Engine Name

SKYACTIV-G 2.5L Turbo I4 256hp 320ft. lbs.
2.5L H4 182hp 178ft. lbs.

Horse Power

256
182

Engine Name

SKYACTIV-G 2.5L Turbo I4 256hp 320ft. lbs.
2.5L H4 182hp 178ft. lbs.

Cylinders

4
4

Aspiration

Turbo
Naturally Aspirated

Bore

3.5
3.7

Compression

10.5
12

Displacement

2.5
2.5

Oil capacity

4.8
4.2

Stroke

3.94
3.54

Valve timing

VVT
DVVT

Max hp

256 @5000
182 @5800

Max torque

320 @2500
178 @3700

Engine type

Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion

Cam type

DOHC
DOHC

Redline

6300
-

Valves

16
16

Transmission Name

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
8-Speed Shiftable CVT

Transmission Style

Shiftable Automatic
Shiftable CVT

Front Track Width

62.8
61.8

Ground Clearance

7.9
8.7

Height

66.3
66.4

Length

180.1
191.1

Rear Track Width

62.8
62.8

Wheelbase

106.2
108.1

Width

83.3
82.0

Cargo Volume

30.0
32.6

Cargo Volume All Rear Seats Down

59.3
75.6

Interior Volume

133.6
141.6

Passenger Volume

103.6
109.0

Head Room 1st Row

39.3
40.1

Head Room 2nd Row/Rear

39.0
39.1

Hip Room 1st Row

55.2
55.5

Hip Room 2nd Row/Rear

55.3
54.8

Leg Room 1st Row

41.0
42.8

Leg Room 2nd Row/Rear

39.6
39.5

Max Seating

5
5

Seating Rows

2
2

Shoulder Room 1st Row

57.1
58.1

Shoulder Room 2nd Row/Rear

54.8
57.4

Standard Seating

5
5

Curb Weight

3867
3641

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.3
18.5

Front Tire Description

P225/55R19 99V
225/65R17 102H

Front Wheel Size

19.0 x 7.0
17.0 x 7.0

Rear Tire Description

P225/55R19 99V
225/65R17 102H

Rear Wheel Size

19.0 x 7.0
17.0 x 7.0

Tire Type

All Season
All Season

Max Towing Capacity

2000
2700

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

4828
-

Gross Vehicle Weight Range

4001-5000
4001-5000

Front Wheel Diameter

19.0
17.0

Rear Wheel Diameter

19.0
17.0

Tonnage

1/4
-

Front Wheel Width

-
7.0

Rear Wheel Width

-
7.0

Rear suspension type

multi-link
double wishbone

Front shock type

twin-tube gas
gas

Rear shock type

twin-tube gas
gas

Front suspension type

lower control arms
lower control arms

Rear spring type

coil
coil

Rear suspension classification

independent
independent

Front suspension classification

independent
independent

Front spring type

-
coil

Fuel type

-
Gasoline

Combined MPG

-
28

Highway MPG

-
32

City MPG

-
26

Fuel Grade

-
Regular

Fuel quality

-
87

Fuel induction

-
DI

4WD type

-
full time

Auto start/stop

-
Yes

Battery

-
maintenance-free

Battery saver

-
Yes

Basic Warranty (Months/Miles)

-
36/36000

Powertrain Warranty (Months/Miles)

-
60/60000

Roadside Assistance (Months/Miles)

-
36/36000

Phone

yes
yes

Infotainment screen size

10.25 in.
7 in. (dual)

Internet radio app

Pandora
AHA

Smartphone integration

wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

Connected in-car apps

Google POIs, Google search
Google POIs, Google search, SiriusXM Travel Link, Yelp

Radio

AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated

Auxiliary Audio Input

Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, USB
Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, jack, USB

Satellite radio

SiriusXM
SiriusXM

Antenna

-
diversity

Radio data system

-
yes

Infotainment system

-
STARLINK

Electronic messaging assistance

-
yes

Satellite communications

-
voice guided directions

Smart device app compatibility

-
MySubaru

Wi-Fi

-
hotspot compatible

Wireless

-
Bluetooth

Mirror color

black
black

Grille color

black
black with chrome accents

Door handle color

body-color
body-color

Liftgate window

fixed
fixed

Front wipers

rain sensing
variable intermittent

Rear bumper color

black
black

Exhaust

dual tip
-

Spare tire mount location

rear
inside

Rear Spoiler

yes
yes

Wheels

painted aluminum alloy
aluminum alloy

Rear wiper

intermittent, with washer
auto-on in reverse, intermittent, with washer

Side mirror adjustments

manual folding, power
manual folding, power

Headlights

auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, cornering, LED, self-leveling
auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, cornering, LED, self-leveling, wiper activated

Taillights

LED
-

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

yes
yes

Power windows

safety reverse
safety reverse

mirror color

-
body-color

Roof rails

-
black

Trip odometer

yes
yes

Multi-function display

yes
yes

External temperature display

yes
yes

Digital odometer

yes
yes

Compass

yes
-

Clock

yes
yes

Humidity/dewpoint sensors

no
-

Heated steering wheel

no
-

Passenger seat

heated
-

Driver seat

heated
-

Front seat type

bucket
bucket

Instrument cluster screen size

7 in.
4.2 in.

Gauge

tachometer
tachometer

Front air conditioning zones

dual
single

Rear seat folding

flat
one-touch fold flat

Rear seat type

40-20-40 split bench
60-40 split bench

Upholstery

leather-trimmed
cloth

Driver seat power adjustments

8, height, lumbar, reclining
-

Front headrests

2, adjustable
2, adjustable

Warnings and reminders

coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, maintenance due
coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, low washer fluid, maintenance due

Fuel economy display

MPG, range
MPG, range

Rear vents

second row
-

Front air conditioning

automatic climate control
automatic climate control

Air filtration

yes
yes

Passenger seat manual adjustments

-
4, reclining

First aid kit

no
-

Trailer stability control

no
-

Hill holder control

no
-

Anti-theft system

yes
yes

Seatbelt warning sensor

yes
yes

Rearview monitor

no
-

Lane deviation sensors

no
-

Child safety door locks

yes
yes

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

no
-

Braking assist

no
-

Programmable safety key

no
-

Traction control

yes
yes

Cross traffic alert

rear
-

Rear seatbelts

3-point
3-point

Front seatbelts

3-point
3-point

Emergency locking retractors

front
front

Child seat anchors

LATCH system
LATCH system

Airbag deactivation

occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger

Front airbags

dual
dual

Side airbags

front
front

Electronic parking brake

auto off
auto off

ABS

yes
yes

Seatbelt pretensioners

front
front

Seatbelt force limiters

front
front

Side curtain airbags

front, rear
front, rear

Automatic emergency braking

front, front pedestrian
front

Lane Keeping Assistance

yes
yes

Pre-Collision Assist

yes
yes

Rear view camera

yes
yes

Electronic Stability Control

yes
yes

Brake Assist

-
yes

Cargo Area Organizer

no
-

Tool kit

no
-

Steering wheel

yes
yes

Remote engine start

no
-

Push-button start

yes
-

Capless fuel filler system

no
-

Footwell lights

no
-

cruise control

no
-

power steering

no
-

Adaptive stop and go cruise control

semi-automatic
semi-automatic

One-touch windows

4
2

Steering wheel trim

leather
urethane

Shift knob trim

leather
simulated leather

Floor mat material

carpet
carpet

Storage

accessory hook, door pockets, front seatback, in dash, sunglasses holder
cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, grocery bag holder, in floor, sunglasses holder

Steering wheel mounted controls

audio, cruise control, paddle shifter, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control

Rearview mirror

auto-dimming
manual day/night

Reading lights

front, rear
front, rear

Power windows

lockout button
lockout button

Power outlet(s)

12V cargo area, 12V front, USB rear, USB-C front
12V cargo area, 12V front, USB front

Overhead console

front
front

Multi-function remote

panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release
keyless entry, panic alarm, trunk release

Cupholders

front, rear
front, rear

Center console

front console with armrest and storage
front console with armrest and storage, illuminated

Assist handle

front, rear
front, rear

Floor mats

front, rear
front, rear

Armrests

rear center folding with storage, rear center with cupholders
rear center with cupholders, rear folding

Floor material

carpet
carpet

Interior accents

-
metallic-tone

Are you confused, which car should you buy 2024 Subaru Outback or 2024 Mazda CX-5?

Find out which car is best for you by comparing the two models on the basis of their Price, Engine Transmission, Fuel Performance, Safety, Warranty and more.

Pricing

2024 Mazda CX-5 price starts at $37,000 while 2024 Subaru Outback price starts $28,895.

Fuel Economy

The Mazda CX-5 gets 24 MPG in the city, 30 MPG on the highway and 27 MPG combined. Comparatively, the Subaru Outback gets 24 MPG in the city, 30 MPG on the highway and 28 MPG combined.

Infotainment

Mazda CX-5 entertainment system comes with 10.25 in. wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration while Subaru Outback with 7 in. (dual) touchscreen display and with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay integration.

Engine

The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is powered by a SKYACTIV-G 2.5L Turbo I4 256hp 320ft. lbs. that produces 256 horsepower and 320 @2500 of torque. The 2024 Subaru Outback has a 2.5L H4 182hp 178ft. lbs. that produces 182 horsepower and 178 @3700 of torque.

Transmission

The 2024 Mazda CX-5 comes with 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic transmission, while the 2024 Subaru Outback comes with a 8-Speed Shiftable CVT transmission.

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