2020 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2020 Subaru Crosstrek
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Mazda CX-5 and 2020 Subaru Crosstrek contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Mazda CX-5 and the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek.
When comparing the 2020 Mazda CX-5's and the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Mazda CX-5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Mazda CX-5's and the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Mazda CX-5 is a better car than the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek.
Pricing: A used 2020 Mazda CX-5 ranges from $18,898 to $27,384 while a used 2020 Subaru Crosstrek is priced between $19,383 to $27,629.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Mazda CX-5 loses 36.2 percent of its value and the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek loses 27 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek retains 9.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Mazda CX-5.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mazda CX-5 is 8.2 out of 10 while the Subaru Crosstrek's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Mazda CX-5 being ranked 28 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs and the Subaru Crosstrek being ranked 39 out of 67.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mazda CX-5 is 7.2 out of 10. For the Subaru Crosstrek the reliability rating is 5.6 out of 10. This gives the Mazda CX-5 an advantage in reliability compared to the Subaru Crosstrek.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Mazda CX-5’s base engine makes 187 horsepower, and the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek base engine makes 152 horsepower. The CX-5 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 459 miles. The Crosstrek is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 481 miles.This gives the 2020 Mazda CX-5 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2020 Mazda CX-5, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2020 Mazda CX-5 and the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$25,190
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$24,855
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$22,995 - $26,645
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$22,145
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$21,787
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,350 - $28,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,098
Price Range:
$18,898 - $27,384
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$22,143
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$18,125 - $26,362
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
421
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
55,686
# Good or Great Deals:
141
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,719
Price Range:
$19,383 - $27,629
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,934
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,301 - $24,775
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Mazda CX-5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Subaru Crosstrek Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Mazda CX-5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
6.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
5.9 - 9.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
23.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Subaru Crosstrek
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
8.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
6.8 - 10
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
25.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.2 - 21
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.9 - 11.4
Mazda CX-5 Rankings
Ranking
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20 out of / 59Ranking
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50 out of / 67Subaru Crosstrek Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
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2 out of / 67Ranking
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11 out of / 59Ranking
13 out of / 67Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
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52 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2020 Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels
Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Sport, Touring
2020 Subaru Crosstrek Trim Levels
Base, Limited, Premium
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
187 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
186 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
152 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
145 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 31 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 459 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
365 / 481 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
30.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
134.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
20.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
121.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3541 lbs
Width:
83.3 inches
Height:
66.2 inches
Length:
179.1 inches
Wheelbase:
106.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3117 lbs
Width:
79 inches
Height:
63.6 inches
Length:
175.8 inches
Wheelbase:
104.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Blue
Eternal Blue Mica
Red
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
White
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Silica
Blue
Quartz Blue Pearl
Red
Pure Red
White
Crystal White Pearl
Gray
Cool Gray Khaki / Magnetite Gray Metallic
Orange
Sunshine Orange
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
