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Spec height1 65.9 in 2 
+ 0.16 in
1 65.7 in Spec height1
+ 0.2 in 2
+ 0.2 in 2 179.5 in Spec length
1 179.3 in Spec length
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Mazda CX-5 SUV 2012 - 2017
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2012 - 2017
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Subaru Forester SUV 2007 - 2012
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Gen. 3 | 2007 - 2012
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMazda CX-5 (GH) SUV 2012 vs. Subaru Forester (SH) SUV 2007


Dimensions & Specifications | Mazda CX-5 (GH) SUV 2012 is 0.2 in shorter and 0.16 in lower compared to Subaru Forester (SH) SUV 2007. It has 0.2 in less ground clearance and offers 3% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
179.3 in
Length
179.5 in
+0.2
72.4 in
+2.3
Width2
70.1 in
84.33 in
+5.39
Width incl. mirrors
78.94 in
65.7 in
Height1
65.9 in
+0.2
106.3 in
+3.3
Wheelbase
103 in
8.3 in
Ground clearance3
8.5 in
+0.2
3064.4 lbs
Weight4,6
3395.1 lbs
+11%
5
Seats max.
5
17.8 cu ft
+12%
Cargo volume EU4
15.9 cu ft
57.2 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
58.6 cu ft
+3%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 23990
Price EU7
€ 24600
+3%
$ 20695
+4%
Price US7
$ 19995
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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