Mazda cx vs subaru crossover reliability full#
AWD is full time on the Outback which would be better if where you live calls for it. Suspension on the CX-5 is more sporty, sure-footed, and poised. I personally think the CX-5 transmission is underappreciated and is the unsung hero. The Outback's CVT transmission is inferior to Mazda's conventional 6 speed.
There's a lot of torque down low with the turbo models and you'll spend the vast majority of driving under 4000 RPMs. CX-5 turbo vs 3.6R or turbo Outback is roughly the same feel. Non-3.6Rs and non-turbo outbacks are slow. Interior design and materials are better on the CX-5. I've never owned an Outback but I have friends that do and I've driven various years and trims.The non-turbo version is slow and anemic(in comparison), but you can get up to 30 MPG on it. There are people here that can get better gas mileage, but I personally don't care about it as much as others. I use the torque and power when I need to. MPGs seem to have gotten better after the extended break in period. Before 11k miles, I would average 19-21 MPG combined. It's roughly 22-23 MPG combined for me now. I have about 11k miles on it now and the mileage has gotten slightly better. If cargo space and comfort of passengers is number one for you, then the CX-9 is a better choice. Again, the CX-9 is longer and has a lot more cargo space as well. Or you can get a roof rack and strap long things on the roof. If something is too long to lay flat, I rest one end on the passenger seat which usually frees up a foot or so. As far as long things, the rear seats fold down nearly flat. If transporting tall people are going to be a regular thing for you, I suggest a larger vehicle like the CX-9. The CX-5 is about the same size as an Outback. His opinion on Subarus is that they still have leaking oil issues, they suffer from rattles and creaks, and they are generally less reliable than other brands. The final thing that made up my mind was that my independent mechanic strongly recommended the CX-5, so much so that he even bought a 2021 model recently (to replace his 2014 one)! His mechanic son also owns a 2014 Mazda 3. UPDATE: It looks like I'll be getting a CX-5. The choices are so close for me right now I could almost toss a coin. Are there any owners of both the CX-5 and Outback? How do they compare?Īny help you can give would be appreciated.I just want something that is still fun to drive around town and won't break a sweat when I'm driving at 85MPH against a headwind in Montana. And I know that I could always get the version without the turbo instead. What is the worst gas mileage owners of the turbo models have recorded? I currently have a V6 Accord that never measured below 20MPG until this past winter (short trips, cold weather), and I'd like to avoid getting a vehicle with worse mileage when I'm also torn about whether or not to get a hybrid instead.I'd need to strap it to a roof rack or cut it down at the store. It looks like an 8' 2x4 will come up to the shifter in the CX-5, but I wouldn't be able to a fit a standard 10' length of PVC in the CX-5 (I can fit 10' PVC in my car). How do you fit long items in the CX-5? I like to work on projects with PVC or 2x4s.
Maybe we just need to mix up the seating positions every now and then to avoid fatigue and let people stretch out in a new spot? Maybe this was just because of the tall rear passenger, but I imagine we'll need to carpool for short trips at least, and this would likely happen again.
It kind of left a bad impression with my girlfriend who called the experience "awful".
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