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Spec height1 1.674 m 2 
+ 0.4 cm
1 1.67 m Spec height1
+ 0.5 cm 2
2 1.78 m Spec width2
+ 6 cm 1 1.84 m Spec width2
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Mazda CX-5 SUV 2012 - 2017
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Mazda
CX-5
SUV
2012 - 2017
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Subaru Forester SUV 2007 - 2012
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Subaru
Forester
SUV
Gen. 3 | 2007 - 2012
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMazda CX-5 (GH) SUV 2012 vs. Subaru Forester (SH) SUV 2007


Dimensions & Specifications | Mazda CX-5 (GH) SUV 2012 is 6 cm wider and 0.4 cm lower compared to Subaru Forester (SH) SUV 2007. It has 0.5 cm less ground clearance and offers 3% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
455.5 cm
Length
456 cm
+0.5
184 cm
+6
Width2
178 cm
214.2 cm
+13.7
Width incl. mirrors
200.5 cm
167 cm
Height1
167.4 cm
+0.4
270 cm
+8.5
Wheelbase
261.5 cm
21 cm
Ground clearance3
21.5 cm
+0.5
1390 kg
Weight4,6
1540 kg
+11%
5
Seats max.
5
503 l
+12%
Cargo volume EU4
450 l
1620 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1660 l
+3%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
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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