Josh Nevett
Australia's best-selling mid-sized SUVs at a glance
Here are some of the top options in the popular and ever-expanding mid-sized SUV market for 2023.
2 Years Ago
Subaru Forester vs Mazda CX-5
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles
2018 Subaru Forester - L
2.0 L, 6-speed manual, SUV, Petrol, 4x4
From $30,240
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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2023 Mazda CX-5 - Maxx
2.0 L, 6-speed manual, SUV, Petrol, FWD
From $32,390
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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Overview
Variant
L
Variant
Maxx
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.2 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.9 / 100 km
Power and torque
110kW / 198Nm
Power and torque
115kW / 200Nm
833km
812km
Warranty
3 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
833km
812km
Power
110kW at 6200 rpm
Power
115kW at 6000 rpm
Torque
198Nm at 4200 rpm
Torque
200Nm at 4000 rpm
Engine configuration
Horizontal
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Multi-Point Injection
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
10.6 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
11.3 s
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel octane
91
Fuel octane
91
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
56 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.2 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.9 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
8.9 / 100km
Urban efficiency
8.4 / 100km
Highway efficiency
6.4 / 100km
Highway efficiency
6.0 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
168g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
160g / km
Warranty
3 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
6 month / 12,500 km
Service interval
12 month / 10,000 km
Length
4595 mm
Length
4575 mm
Height
1735 mm
Height
1675 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1845 mm
Ground clearance unladen
220 mm
Ground clearance unladen
193 mm
Front track
1545 mm
Front track
1585 mm
Rear track
1550 mm
Rear track
1585 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Boot space
422 L
Boot space
438 L
Kerb weight
3283 kg
Kerb weight
3353 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2015 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1990 kg
Tare weight
1452 kg
Tare weight
1487 kg
Braked towing capacity
1500 kg
Braked towing capacity
1800 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
225/60 R17 99H
Front tyres
225/65 R17 102H
Front rims
7.0x17
Front rims
7.0x17
Rear tyres
225/60 R17 99H
Rear tyres
225/65 R17 102H
Rear rims
7.0x17
Rear rims
7.0x17
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
7
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Not Available
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
—
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal and buzzer
Lane departure warning
Not Available
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Active lane control
no
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
—
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
23°
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
25°
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
—
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
—
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
—
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
—
Keyless entry
no
Keyless start
—
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
7.0 ”
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
—
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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