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


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

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