Mazda vs. Subaru
When comparing the Mazda brand to the Subaru brand, Mazda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency and reliability. Subaru has the advantage in the areas of towing capacity, overall quality, safety, retained value and vehicle rankings.
Mazda versus Subaru: Pricing and Value
Analyzing Mazda versus Subaru pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 6 out of 10 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 9 out of 10 comparisons. Subaru models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 8 out of 8 comparisons.
Mazda versus Subaru: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity
Mazda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 10 out of 12 model comparisons, with Subaru offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Mazda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Both Mazda and Subaru vehicles have the same MPG in 2 comparisons. Subaru offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 8 comparisons. Mazda offers greater towing capacity in 3 out of 8 comparisons, and in 2 comparisons Mazda and Subaru have the same towing capacity.
Mazda versus Subaru: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
A comparison of Mazda versus Subaru overall quality ratings shows Subaru with higher quality ratings in 5 out of 5 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mazda has the advantage in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Subaru has better safety ratings in 8 out of 11 comparisons. Mazda and Subaru tie for safety in 3 comparisons. Subaru shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 8 comparisons. Mazda shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 8 comparisons, and Mazda and Subaru tie over 1 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
Mazda has better car rankings in 3 categories: Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Best Compact Cars, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Best Small Cars, and Mazda CX-3 in Best Subcompact SUVs. Subaru has better car rankings in 4 categories: Subaru Forester in Best 5-seater SUVs, Subaru Forester in Best Crossover SUVs, Subaru Legacy in Best Midsize Cars, and Subaru Forester in Best Small SUVs.
Most Reliable Car Rankings
Mazda has better car rankings in 2 categories: Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Most Reliable Small Cars and Mazda CX-3 in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.Subaru has better car rankings in 3 categories: Subaru Outback in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Subaru Legacy in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, and Subaru Outback in Most Reliable Small SUVs.
Safest Car Rankings
Mazda has better car rankings in 3 categories: Mazda CX-9 in Safest Midsize SUVs, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Safest Small Cars, and Mazda CX-9 in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows. Subaru has better car rankings in 2 categories: Subaru Forester in Safest Crossover SUVs and Subaru Legacy in Safest Midsize Cars.
Best Resale Value Rankings
Subaru has better car rankings in 11 categories: Subaru Crosstrek in 5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Subaru Ascent in 7-Seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Subaru Ascent in 8-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value, Subaru Impreza in Compact Cars with Best Resale Value, Subaru Crosstrek in Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, Subaru Legacy in Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, Subaru Ascent in Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value, Subaru Impreza in Small Cars with Best Resale Value, Subaru Forester in Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, Subaru Crosstrek in Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Subaru Ascent in SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Subaru has the better car ranking in 1 category: Impreza in Best Small Cars for the Money.
Available Body Styles
Mazda offers 7 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Subaru offers 6 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 1 coupe.
Drivetrain Options
Mazda offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle. Subaru offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 1 electric vehicle.
Mazda offers 8 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Subaru offers 8 all-wheel-drive models and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
$24,502 - $36,119
Mazda CX-30
$24,502 - $36,119
Mazda CX-5
$30,809 - $42,569
Mazda CX-5
$30,809 - $42,569
Mazda CX-50
$32,334 - $45,229
Mazda CX-50
$32,334 - $45,229
Mazda CX-9
$36,965 - $46,945
Mazda CX-90
$41,688 - $61,912
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
$25,736 - $36,891
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
$25,736 - $36,891
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
$30,809 - $42,569
Mazda CX-50
$32,334 - $45,229
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
$27,387 - $35,951
Subaru Crosstrek
$27,387 - $35,951
Subaru Forester
$30,617 - $40,108
Subaru Outback (suv)
$32,906 - $45,079
Subaru Outback (suv)
$32,906 - $45,079
Subaru Forester
$30,617 - $40,108
Subaru Ascent
$39,248 - $50,914
Subaru Ascent
$39,248 - $50,914
Cars
Subaru Impreza
$20,457 - $29,024
Subaru WRX
$31,365 - $41,737
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
$25,199 - $34,690
Mazda CX-30
$25,199 - $34,690
Mazda CX-5
$30,761 - $43,214
Mazda CX-5
$30,761 - $43,214
Mazda CX-50
$31,258 - $43,534
Mazda CX-50
$31,258 - $43,534
Mazda CX-9
$33,994 - $44,041
Mazda CX-90
$45,107 - $58,443
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
Not Yet Available
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
$30,761 - $43,214
Mazda CX-50
$31,258 - $43,534
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
$27,041 - $35,499
Subaru Crosstrek
$27,041 - $35,499
Subaru Forester
$32,324 - $39,982
Subaru Outback (suv)
$32,529 - $43,927
Subaru Outback (suv)
$32,529 - $43,927
Subaru Forester
$32,324 - $39,982
Subaru Ascent
$36,802 - $48,823
Subaru Ascent
$36,802 - $48,823
Cars
Subaru Impreza
$21,975 - $27,985
Subaru WRX
$30,345 - $40,231
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)
$34,931 - $45,116
Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)
$34,931 - $45,116
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
38.4%
Mazda CX-30
38.4%
Mazda CX-5
39.8%
Mazda CX-5
39.8%
Mazda CX-50
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-50
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-9
46.3%
Mazda CX-90
Not Yet Available
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
38%
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
38%
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
39.8%
Mazda CX-50
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
30.2%
Subaru Crosstrek
30.2%
Subaru Forester
38.4%
Subaru Outback (suv)
39.5%
Subaru Outback (suv)
39.5%
Subaru Forester
38.4%
Subaru Ascent
40.5%
Subaru Ascent
40.5%
Cars
Subaru Impreza
34%
Subaru WRX
29.3%
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)
37.2%
Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)
37.2%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
191 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-30
191 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-5
187 hp / 185 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-5
187 hp / 185 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-50
187 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-50
187 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-9
250 hp / 320 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-90
280 hp / 332 foot-lbs
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
191 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
191 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
187 hp / 185 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-50
187 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
152 hp / 145 foot-lbs
Subaru Crosstrek
152 hp / 145 foot-lbs
Subaru Forester
182 hp / 176 foot-lbs
Subaru Outback (suv)
182 hp / 178 foot-lbs
Subaru Outback (suv)
182 hp / 178 foot-lbs
Subaru Forester
182 hp / 176 foot-lbs
Subaru Ascent
260 hp / 277 foot-lbs
Subaru Ascent
260 hp / 277 foot-lbs
Cars
Subaru Impreza
152 hp / 145 foot-lbs
Subaru WRX
271 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)
148 hp
Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)
148 hp
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
26 / 33 / 29
Mazda CX-30
26 / 33 / 29
Mazda CX-5
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-5
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-50
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-50
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-9
20 / 26 / 23
Mazda CX-90
24 / 28 / 25
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
Not Yet Available
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-50
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
27 / 34 / 29
Subaru Crosstrek
27 / 34 / 29
Subaru Forester
Not Yet Available
Subaru Outback (suv)
26 / 32 / 28
Subaru Outback (suv)
26 / 32 / 28
Subaru Forester
Not Yet Available
Subaru Ascent
20 / 26 / 22
Subaru Ascent
20 / 26 / 22
Cars
Subaru Impreza
23 / 31 / 26
Subaru WRX
19 / 26 / 22
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
Not yet available
Mazda CX-30
Not yet available
Mazda CX-5
2000 lbs
Mazda CX-5
2000 lbs
Mazda CX-50
3500 lbs
Mazda CX-50
3500 lbs
Mazda CX-9
3500 lbs
Mazda CX-90
5000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
2000 lbs
Mazda CX-50
3500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
3500 lbs
Subaru Crosstrek
3500 lbs
Subaru Forester
3000 lbs
Subaru Outback (suv)
3500 lbs
Subaru Outback (suv)
3500 lbs
Subaru Forester
3000 lbs
Subaru Ascent
5000 lbs
Subaru Ascent
5000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)
1000 lbs
Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)
1000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
Not available
Mazda CX-30
Not available
Mazda CX-5
8.1 / 10
Mazda CX-5
8.1 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-9
8.3 / 10
Mazda CX-90
Not available
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
8.7 / 10
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
8.7 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
8.1 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
7.8 / 10
Subaru Crosstrek
7.8 / 10
Subaru Forester
8.6 / 10
Subaru Outback (suv)
8.9 / 10
Subaru Outback (suv)
8.9 / 10
Subaru Forester
8.6 / 10
Subaru Ascent
Not available
Subaru Ascent
Not available
Cars
Subaru Impreza
9.1 / 10
Subaru WRX
8.8 / 10
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.6 / 10
Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
Not available
Mazda CX-30
Not available
Mazda CX-5
7.2 / 10
Mazda CX-5
7.2 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-9
8.7 / 10
Mazda CX-90
Not available
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
8.9 / 10
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
8.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
7.2 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
5.6 / 10
Subaru Crosstrek
5.6 / 10
Subaru Forester
8.6 / 10
Subaru Outback (suv)
8.8 / 10
Subaru Outback (suv)
8.8 / 10
Subaru Forester
8.6 / 10
Subaru Ascent
Not available
Subaru Ascent
Not available
Cars
Subaru Impreza
8.6 / 10
Subaru WRX
7.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.1 / 10
Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
9.0 / 10
Mazda CX-30
9.0 / 10
Mazda CX-5
9.0 / 10
Mazda CX-5
9.0 / 10
Mazda CX-50
8.0 / 10
Mazda CX-50
8.0 / 10
Mazda CX-9
9.0 / 10
Mazda CX-90
Not available
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
9.0 / 10
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
9.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
9.0 / 10
Mazda CX-50
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
9.0 / 10
Subaru Crosstrek
9.0 / 10
Subaru Forester
9.0 / 10
Subaru Outback (suv)
10 / 10
Subaru Outback (suv)
10 / 10
Subaru Forester
9.0 / 10
Subaru Ascent
10 / 10
Subaru Ascent
10 / 10
Cars
Subaru Impreza
10 / 10
Subaru WRX
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)
10 / 10
Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
8.1 / 10
Mazda CX-30
8.1 / 10
Mazda CX-5
8.0 / 10
Mazda CX-5
8.0 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-9
7.1 / 10
Mazda CX-90
Not available
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
8.2 / 10
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
8.2 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
8.0 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
8.7 / 10
Subaru Crosstrek
8.7 / 10
Subaru Forester
8.1 / 10
Subaru Outback (suv)
8.0 / 10
Subaru Outback (suv)
8.0 / 10
Subaru Forester
8.1 / 10
Subaru Ascent
7.9 / 10
Subaru Ascent
7.9 / 10
Cars
Subaru Impreza
8.7 / 10
Subaru WRX
9.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.7 / 10
Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#18 of 66 in
Best Crossover SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#18 of 66 in
Best Crossover SUVs
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
#5 of 26 in
Best Compact Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
#5 of 26 in
Best Compact Cars
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
#8 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Subaru Forester
#3 of 66 in
Best Crossover SUVs
Subaru Outback
#4 of 66 in
Best Crossover SUVs
Cars
Subaru Impreza
#6 of 26 in
Best Compact Cars
Subaru WRX
#11 of 26 in
Best Compact Cars
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek
#1 of 5 in
Best Hybrid Subcompact SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#13 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#13 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
#3 of 43 in
Most Reliable Small Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
#3 of 43 in
Most Reliable Small Cars
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
#13 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Subaru Forester
#3 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Subaru Outback
#2 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Cars
Subaru Impreza
#8 of 43 in
Most Reliable Small Cars
Subaru WRX
#26 of 43 in
Most Reliable Small Cars
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek
#5 of 15 in
Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
#25 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Mazda CX-30
#25 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#16 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#16 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Mazda CX-50
#26 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Mazda CX-50
#26 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#3 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
#7 of 43 in
Safest Small Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
#7 of 43 in
Safest Small Cars
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
#20 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
#20 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Subaru Forester
#3 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Subaru Outback
#4 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Subaru Outback
#4 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Subaru Forester
#3 of 66 in
Safest Crossover SUVs
Subaru Ascent
#12 of 31 in
Safest Midsize SUVs
Cars
Subaru Impreza
#8 of 43 in
Safest Small Cars
Subaru WRX
#15 of 43 in
Safest Small Cars
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-30
#11 of 66 in
Crossover SUVs
Mazda CX-30
#11 of 66 in
Crossover SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#5 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Mazda CX-5
#5 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Mazda CX-50
#6 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Mazda CX-50
#6 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#13 of 22 in
7-Seater SUVs
Mazda CX-90
#5 of 17 in
8-seater SUVs
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
#12 of 26 in
Compact Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
#12 of 26 in
Compact Cars
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-5
#5 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Mazda CX-50
#6 of 19 in
Small SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
#1 of 66 in
Crossover SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
#1 of 66 in
Crossover SUVs
Subaru Forester
#4 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Subaru Outback
#8 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Subaru Outback
#8 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Subaru Forester
#4 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Subaru Ascent
#3 of 22 in
7-Seater SUVs
Subaru Ascent
#3 of 17 in
8-seater SUVs
Cars
Subaru Impreza
#7 of 26 in
Compact Cars
Subaru WRX
#9 of 26 in
Compact Cars
Other Comparisons
Subaru Crosstrek
#1 of 27 in
Hybrid Crossover SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek
#1 of 27 in
Hybrid Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Cars
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
#5 of 12 in
Best Small Cars for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Cars
Subaru Impreza
#2 of 12 in
Best Small Cars for the Money