The Forester gives you up to 29 combined MPG**, outstanding cargo volume, and up to 9.3 inches of ground clearance. The CX-5 can’t match that.
The confidence of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive comes standard on every 2026 Forester.
2026 Subaru
Forester
2025 Mazda
CX-5
Maximum Combined Fuel Economy w/ AWD
29 MPG
28 MPG
Maximum Available Ground Clearance
9.3 in.
7.6 in.
Maximum Cargo Volume
74.4 cubic feet
59.3 cubic feet
Based on competitor information from manufacturer websites as of September 2025.
