{"id":1783,"date":"2012-04-24T12:31:11","date_gmt":"2012-04-24T12:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/?p=1783"},"modified":"2013-03-27T11:15:23","modified_gmt":"2013-03-27T11:15:23","slug":"mazda-cx-5-vs-subaru-xv-review-and-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/mazda-cx-5-vs-subaru-xv-review-and-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"2012 Mazda CX-5 Vs Subaru XV Review and Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Welcome to the 2012 Mazda CX-5 vs Subaru XV comparison and review page. Both are two of the newest models in the compact SUV class and both are arguably the best models in the class they were even released at the same time in early 2012.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As you probably know by now the new CX-5 replaces the stylish CX-7 and to be completely honest the exterior design is let down. Sure the CX-5 looks good but no where near as desirable as the CX-7. On the inside the CX-5 has better materials but a conventional design, the CX-7 looks better but has lower materials.<\/p>\n

The Subaru XV \u00a0is all new and based on the similarly new regular Imprezza range. \u00a0The exterior design of the XV looks great and we believe due to the extra plastic cladding and alloys. Without these bits the XV would look a little plain. \u00a0The interior for a Subaru is a significant improvement on all of the past Subaru models. \u00a0The dash a very solid and the quality of materials is pretty good for a cheaper car. There are still some noticeable parts like the gear knob and exposed metal that annoy. We think the XV’s interior is more like a Toyota with some great modern touches unique to Subaru. We also think it strange that despite better materials and design the doors are as light as a feather – although that applies to all Japanese cars.<\/p>\n

Until we drive both we can only compare them based on on technical specifications and claimed performance figures. Based on these specifications the Mazda CX-5 comes out slightly ahead. However in the real world the XV is very impressive for a Subaru. The XV has the IT factor that the CX-5 is missing – which is a surprising turn around for the two brands. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Note that the new petrol engine looks great in terms of technical specifications but we were expect more to come as the new WRX is yet to be released. \u00a0When we checked out the pricing the Subaru XV is also better value as it comes with AWD only even the base model – at least in this country. However it is very expensive for top range model when compared to say, the better equipped Kia Sportage.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Mazda CX-5 (KE Series)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSubaru XV<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Engines<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SKYACTIV-G\u00a0
IL4 cylinder Petrol\u00a0
DOHC with VVTi Direct Injection EFI
2.0 Litre (1977cc)
Claimed\u00a0114kW @ 6000rpm
Claimed\u00a0200Nm @ 4000rpm<\/p>\n

SKYACTIV-D
IL4 cylinder Diesel
2.2 Litre (2191cc)
Turbo-charged – Direct Injection – Common Rail
Claimed\u00a0129kW @ 4500rpm
Claimed\u00a0420Nm @ 2000rpm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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FB20 series engine
F4 Petrol
DOHC Boxer Engine EFI VVT
2.0 Litre (1995cc)
Claimed 110Kw @ 6200RPM
Claimed 196Nm @ 4100RPM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Weight<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kerb weight 1475 -1685 Kg
Towing capacity up to 1800 Kg<\/td>\n		\n

Kerb weight FROM 1390Kg
Towing capacity up to 1400kg<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fuel capacity & consumption<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
56 litres – Diesel or Unleaded\u00a091 Octane
SKYACTIV-G\u00a0Petrol 6.4 litres per 100km (Claimed)
SKYACTIV-D\u00a0Diesel 5.7 litres per 100km\u00a0(Claimed)<\/td>\n		\n

Up to 60 litres
F4 Petrol 7.3 Lts per 100km AVG<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Other specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6 DSG Speed Auto or 6 speed manual transmission
Overall height\/width 1710\/1840
Overall length\/wheelbase 4540\/2700
Tyre size: 225-65-17 or 225-55-19
NCAP safety rating x\/5<\/td>\n		\n

6 speed manual or CVT Auto
Overall Height\/width 1615\/1780
Overall Length\/wheelbase 4450\/2635
4WD system: AWD
ANCAP Safety: 5\/5
Tyre size: 225-55-17\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Capability\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Angle of: (degrees)\u00a0
Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx
Min ground clearance xxx mm
Water Fording depth xxx mm
4WD system: FWD or AWD only\u00a0<\/td>\n		\n

Angle of: (degrees)\u00a0
Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx
Min ground clearance xxx mm
Water Fording depth xxx mm
4WD system: AWD only\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Performance<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Petrol (non-turbo)\u00a0
0-100kph: 9.7 secs<\/td>\n		\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2012 $27,990 – 46,220 AUD
*Always check with the dealer
for up to date pricing, on road costs
and specials accessories etc…<\/td>\n		\n

2012 $28,490 – 36,990 AUD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u00a0\u00a0 Welcome to the 2012 Mazda CX-5 vs Subaru XV comparison and review page. Both are two of the newest models in the compact SUV class and both are arguably the best models in the class they were even released at the same time in early 2012.\u00a0 As you probably know by now the new […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[52,51,6,54,74],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1783","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cx-5","category-mazda","category-small-suv-reviews","category-subaru","category-xv"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1783","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1783"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1783\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1783"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1783"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1783"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}