Comparison - Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 2018 - vs - Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid 2015

General

Other Names:

Also called:

CX-5 Maxx

Also called:

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2018 Mazda CX-5 | CarGurus Test Drive Review
2018 Mazda CX-5 AWD on Everyman Driver
2018 Mazda CX 5 Review
2018 Mazda CX-5 SUV review - James Batchelor - Carbuyer
Mazda CX-5 vs Honda CR-V vs Subaru Forester: Which Crossover is the Best Buy?
Is the 2020 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve the PERFECT compact SUV?
Review: 2018 Mazda CX-5 - Fun to Drive AND Affordable!
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek - Review & Test Drive
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Commercial
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek test Driven - Review
2016 MY SUBARU XV crosstrek Promotional video commercial
Why Do We Drive Off-Road?: Subaru XV crosstrek
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Commercial
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Off-Road Rally Session
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek - Interior Exterior Review and Road Test
Average Price: 
30,945
Updated: 
23 Feb 2018
28,545
Updated: 
01 Dec 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2018
2015
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
no
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.30gals
13.70gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
#343761
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
#E6E6E8
Eternal Blue Mica
#4D7FA6
Jet Black Mica
#000000
Machine Gray Metallic
#4A5575
Sonic Silver Metallic
#BBB9BA
Soul Red Metallic
#78191F
Color: 
Crystal Black Silica
#010000
Crystal White Pearl
#EAE9EA
Dark Gray Metallic
#1E1E20
Desert Khaki
#6E6E66
Ice Silver Metallic
#868F9A
Quartz Blue Pearl
#2A4C86
Tangerine Orange Pearl
#913D15
Venetian Red Pearl
#6B1A2C

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 ranked #2 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Mazda CX-5 has a score of 8.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 27 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Excellent handling
Comfortable, supportive seats
Upscale interior

Cons
Cumbersome infotainment system
Unimpressive cargo capacity

By: 
usnews.com

As long as cargo space isn’t your main reason for buying a compact crossover, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 is an excellent, fun-to-drive choice.

Pros
Attractive styling inside and out
Poised chassis, communicative steering
Engine changes bode well for mpg
Good value, especially considering high spec level
Rear seats fold flat

Cons
Frustrating infotainment setup
Light cargo volume
Short on refinement

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 largely carries over from the previous model year, when it was extensively redesigned. New for 2018 are such standard features as a leather-wrapped steering wheel and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. Also new is cylinder-deactivation technology intended to improve fuel economy slightly. The 2.5-liter engine automatically shuts down the two outside cylinders at cruising speeds to maximize efficiency. Last year's Grand Select trim level has been discontinued for 2018.

PROS
Keen handling and steering make the CX-5 enjoyable to drive
Attractive and upscale cabin for a premium ownership experience
Stays quiet at highway speeds

CONS
Not as powerful as some rivals

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
24.00mpg
30.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
30.00mpg
34.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Flat
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
2.00L
Torque: 
186ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
163ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
Horsepower: 
187hp
at 6 000rpm
160hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
36.00Feet
34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Adaptive Cruise Control
Keyless Ignition
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Destination Download
Destination Guidance (Also Turn-By-Turn Navigation)
Hands-Free Calling

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
179.10in
175.20in
Width: 
72.50in
70.10in
Height: 
65.30in
63.60in
Ground Clearance: 
7.50in
8.70in
Front Track: 
62.80in
60.00in
Rear Track: 
62.80in
60.00in
Wheel Base: 
106.20in
103.70in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.30
39.80
Rear Head Room: 
39.00
37.70
Front Leg Room: 
41.00in
43.50in
Rear leg room: 
39.60in
35.40in
Front Hip Room: 
55.20in
52.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.10in
55.60in
Rear Hip Room: 
55.30in
53.10in
Rear Shoulder room: 
54.80in
54.20in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
59.60cu.ft
50.20cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
1500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
30.90cu.ft
21.50cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
19.30degrees
18.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
22.70degrees
27.70degrees
Curb Weight: 
3693.00lbs
3451.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 one-touch power windows
Heated Mirrors
Hands-Free Entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
8 -way power driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heating driver seat
Leather
Height adjustable driver seat
Bucket front seats
6-Way Power Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Bucket front seats
Multi-level heating driver seat
Cloth
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts
Folding with storage center armrest
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson strut front suspension
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link rear suspension
rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Leather steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Dual vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Leather steering wheel
Cargo floor mats

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
no
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
4 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Speed sensitive volume control
10 total speakers
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
Bose premium brand speakers
Bose Premium Brand Stereo System
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
6 total speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Intermittent rear wiper
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Variable intermittent wipers
Roof rack
Rear window wiper
Privacy glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 x 7.0-In.
17 x 7.0
Wheels more: 
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear height adjustable headrests
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Self-Leveling Headlights
Pre-Collision Safety System
Post-Collision Safety System
2 Front Headrests
Airbag Deployment Notification
LED Headlamp
Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Adaptive Headlights
4-Wheel ABS
Perimeter Alarm Shock Sensor
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Turn signal mirrors

Options

Packages: 
GT Premium Package
Kicker Audio Upgrade Package 4
Popular Package #1
Standard Model - 2.0i Base or Hybrid
Popular Package #2
Exterior Options: 
Roof Rails
Trailer Hitch
Wheel Locks
Front & Rear Bumper Trim Package
Rear Bumper Guard
Crossbar Kit - Round
Sport Mesh Grille Plasma Green Pearl
Body Side Molding Kit Ice Silver Metallic
Body Side Molding Kit Plasma Green Pearl
Sport Mesh Grille Quartz Blue Pearl
Body Side Molding Crystal White Pearl
Sport Mesh Grille Crystal White Pearl
Roof Spoiler Crystal Black Silica
Roof Spoiler Quartz Blue Pearl
Body Side Molding Kit Crystal Black Silica
Rear Bumper Cover
Roof Spoiler Ice Silver Metallic
Splash Guards - Crosstrek
Roof Spoiler Crystal White Pearl
Sport Mesh Grille Ice Silver Metallic
Roof Spoiler Plasma Green Pearl
Wheel Locks - Aluminum Wheels
Body Side Molding Kit Quartz Blue Pearl
Cross Bar Set - Aero
Interior Options: 
All-Weather Floor Mats
Cargo Net
Carpeted Cargo Mat
Illuminated Doorsill Trim Plates
Retractable Cargo Cover
Interior Lighting Kit
Pedal Pad Set CVT - STI
Tweeter Kit
Rear Seat Back Cargo Net
Center Console Tray Off Black
Auto Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink
Auto Dimming Mirror w/Compass
Rear Seat Back Protector
Interior Illumination Kit Red
Upgraded Speakers
10" Powered Kicker Subwoofer
110v Power Outlet
Center Console Tray - Ivory
Side Cargo Nets
All-Weather Floor Mats
Interior Illumination Kit Blue
Sunshade

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
#363636
Black, leather
#D0C9C6
Sand/Parchment, leather
Color: 
Black, cloth
#131313