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


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

Compact
Size class
Compact
179.5 in
+0.2
Length
179.3 in
70.1 in
Width2
72.4 in
+2.3
78.94 in
Width incl. mirrors
84.33 in
+5.39
65.9 in
+0.2
Height1
65.7 in
103 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
+3.3
8.5 in
+0.2
Ground clearance3
8.3 in
3395.1 lbs
+11%
Weight4,6
3064.4 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
15.9 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
17.8 cu ft
+12%
58.6 cu ft
+3%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
57.2 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 24600
+3%
Price EU7
€ 23990
$ 19995
Price US7
$ 20695
+4%
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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