2026 Mazda CX-5 2.5L Signature Edition (AWD) vs 2026 Subaru Forester 2.0i-S
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Mazda CX-5 vs Subaru Forester, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceMazda CX-5: AED 140,000Subaru Forester: AED 140,000Both are listed at the same price.
- PowerMazda CX-5: 188 hpSubaru Forester: 154 hpMazda CX-5 makes 34 hp more.
- TorqueMazda CX-5: 252 NmSubaru Forester: 196 NmMazda CX-5 makes 56 Nm more.
- LengthMazda CX-5: 4575 mmSubaru Forester: 4640 mmSubaru Forester is 65 mm longer.
- SeatingMazda CX-5: 5 SeaterSubaru Forester: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceMazda CX-5: 965 LSubaru Forester: 1775 LSubaru Forester carries 810 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Mazda CX-5 or Subaru Forester?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Both are listed at the same price. Mazda CX-5 makes 34 hp more. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Mazda
CX-5 2.5L Signature Edition (AWD)
AED 140,000*
Subaru
Forester 2.0i-S
AED 140,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
2500
188
252
Petrol
-
2000
154
196
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
-
Displacement (cc)
2500
2000
Power (hp)
188
154
Peak Torque (Nm)
252
196
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
All Wheel Drive
-
-
Drive
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
-
No. of Gears
6-speed
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
58
14.1
63
-
Fuel Tank Size (L)
58
63
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
14.1
-
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
7.5
210
-
193
0 to 100 (s)
7.5
-
Top Speed (km/h)
210
193
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
5
4575
1845
1675
2700
-
225/65R19
225/65R19
965
-
5
4640
1815
1730
2670
1573
-
-
1775
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4575
4640
Width (mm)
1845
1815
Height (mm)
1675
1730
Wheelbase (mm)
2700
2670
Weight (kg)
-
1573
Front Tyres
225/65R19
-
Rear Tyres
225/65R19
-
Cargo Space (L)
965
1775
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Listed prices are the lowest published trim for each model, ex-showroom UAE, excluding 5% VAT, registration and insurance — how we publish prices.