For SUV shoppers looking for a capable and spacious vehicle somewhere around the $30,000 to $40,000 range that will get them through any road or weather conditions and support their active lifestyle, two contenders emerge for the 2024 model year: the Mazda CX-5 and the Subaru Outback.
While the Mazda CX-5 is a compact crossover SUV, and the Subaru Outback is a midsize crossover SUV, with the exception of cargo space with the rear seats folded flat, these two vehicles aren’t as different as you might think when it comes to cargo space. That having been said, the Mazda CX-5 is sportier, arguably more stylish, and comes with more premium features than the Outback.
But which SUV has what it takes to make it into your driveway or assigned parking space? Let’s explore how these two efficient SUVs compare across the categories you care about most, from cargo space to performance to comfort and luxury features.
MAZDA CX-5 vs Subaru Outback: Performance
The performance advantage the Mazda CX-5 has over the Subaru Outback, is definitely notable. So much so, in fact, that U.S. News & World Report characterizes the performance of the Mazda CX-5 as “class leading excitement”.
The Subaru Outback? U.S. News calls its performance “not too exciting” (Ouch!). Here’s what you need to know about the performance of these two SUVs by the numbers:
- MAZDA CX-5 Performance: 187 hp and 185 lb-ft torque @ 4,000 rpm from the standard Mazda SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 engine / 186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm for models without CDA and i-Stop*
- Subaru Outback Performance: 182-horsepower naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine with 176 lb-ft of torque
Remember that raw power is only one aspect of performance. Handling, steering feel, and more, all contribute, too. (That’s why we recommend reserving a test-drive in any vehicle in which you’re interested).
MAZDA CX-5 vs Subaru Outback: Cargo Space
- MAZDA CX-5 Cargo Space: 30.8 cubic feet
- Mazda CX-5 Cargo Space With Rear Seats Folded: 59.3 cubic feet
- Subaru Outback Cargo Space: 32.6 cubic feet
- Subaru Outback Cargo Space With Rear Seats Folded: 75.6 cubic feet
MAZDA CX-5 vs Subaru Outback: Standard Features
All-Wheel-Drive
Subaru likes to act like it’s the only automaker to equip its vehicles with standard AWD. But, newsflash: in 2024, that is no longer the case…not by a longshot! That’s especially true with regard to the 2024 Subaru Outback vs Mazda CX-5, as both come standard with all-wheel-drive.
- 2024 MAZDA CX-5: comes standard with Mazda i-ACTIV AWD®, an intelligent AWD system unlike any other
- 2024 Subaru Outback: comes standard with “Subaru Symmetrical AWD”
Comfort, Convenience, and Luxury Amenities
Comparing base models, the Mazda CX-5 2.5S Select, with the Subaru Outback Back, you’ll notice that the Mazda comes standard with some pretty premium features for a starting MSRP that’s within a stone’s throw of the Outback:
- 2024 MAZDA CX-5 Notable Amenities: comes standard with synthetic leather upholstery, a six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 10.25-inch infotainment display with smartphone integration, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone automatic climate control, and push-button start.
- 2024 Subaru Outback Notable Amenities: comes standard with cloth upholstery, manually adjustable driver’s seat (no heated front seats), a composite steering wheel, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment display with smartphone integration, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and single-zone climate control, and a standard keyed ignition.
See How Much You Could Save on a 2024 MAZDA CX-5
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Disclaimers:
*Due to supply shortages, 2024 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S models produced beginning late 2023 will not include Cylinder Deactivation and i-Stop. Upon supply recovery, these features are intended to be reintroduced. Please see your Mazda Dealer for the most up-to-date information.
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