Japanese cars have never failed to offer good value in the global market. They are always cheaper than European makes and are also more fuel efficient than average. However, when picking a Japanese SUV, consumers will often find themselves trapped between the Subaru XV Crosstrek and the Mazda CX-5. Today, we shall identify the SUV which deserves your money.
The CX-5 in particular runs on a 2L Gas Inline-4 engine that is mated to a 6-speed manual. The FWD mill produces 155hp with 150 ft-lbs of torque. The CX-5 is also efficient as it recorded 26mpg on city roads and 35mpg on highways.
As for the XV Crosstrek, the SUV is powered by a 2L Gas Flat-4 engine that is mated to a 5-speed manual. Unlike the CX-5, the XV is an AWD vehicle which gives it an added advantage when on off roads. However, the car is not as powerful as its rival since its power mill can only produce 148hp and 145 lbs-ft of torque. The XV is also second best in efficiency as it achieves 23mpg on city roads and 30mpg on highways.
In terms of comfort, the CX-5 continues to impress as it comes with more space to accommodate 5-passengers easily. There is ample headroom, legroom and hip room for every to fit in the car without squeezing with each other.
Even on cargo capacity, the CX-5 has got 34.1 cubic-feet of space to offer. This is so much more than the 22.3 cubic-feet that are offered by the XV.
Price was, the Mazda 3 can be purchased from just $21,395. This is $600 cheaper than the $21,995 price tag on the entry level XV Crosstrek. There is no need for any further dispute. The CX-5 is the victor here.
