5 Weeks/1200 miles on CX-30
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5 Weeks/1200 miles on CX-30
I have had 6 Subarus, including a '19 Crosstrek and still own an '18 Forester XT. I recently bought the Mazda and thought I would write a comparison between the two. The Mazda is bottom of the line. But of course has all the safety features. My '19 XV did not have the Eyesight but my '22 Forester did.
1. I like the CVT better in the XV it is quicker. Even though my Mazda has 192 HP, the FB20 was just as quick.
2. Mazda gets 32 mpg the Crosstrek got 27.
3. The Mazda is more comfortable on a trip. Crosstrek was horrible
4. Handling is the same.
5. Mazda has better tires.
6. C rosstrek has better visibility.
7. Interior room is the same.
8. It appears you sit up a bit higher with the Mazda.
9. Interiors appear to have equal finishing.
10. Temp controls are better on the Crosstrek. There is no auto setting on the Mazda.
11. The hood is massively more solid and heavy on the Mazda.
12. Oil filter is underneath on the Mazda. Gotta give credit to the Subie.
13. The Mazda seemed 300 cheaper for the same trim level.
14. The Mazda is better looking IMHO.
Over all I really do prefer the Mazda. I think before you buy a Crosstrek you may consider And that is not to say the Mazda is "better" It boils down to preference.
But I truly love my CX-5. The day I bought it I figure I would spend the day looking at Crosstrek size vehicles. The Mazda dealer offered me a deal I could not refuse on m y '24 Toyoda Gr86. With tags tax etc I paid $1,111 - Done!!!
1. I like the CVT better in the XV it is quicker. Even though my Mazda has 192 HP, the FB20 was just as quick.
2. Mazda gets 32 mpg the Crosstrek got 27.
3. The Mazda is more comfortable on a trip. Crosstrek was horrible
4. Handling is the same.
5. Mazda has better tires.
6. C rosstrek has better visibility.
7. Interior room is the same.
8. It appears you sit up a bit higher with the Mazda.
9. Interiors appear to have equal finishing.
10. Temp controls are better on the Crosstrek. There is no auto setting on the Mazda.
11. The hood is massively more solid and heavy on the Mazda.
12. Oil filter is underneath on the Mazda. Gotta give credit to the Subie.
13. The Mazda seemed 300 cheaper for the same trim level.
14. The Mazda is better looking IMHO.
Over all I really do prefer the Mazda. I think before you buy a Crosstrek you may consider And that is not to say the Mazda is "better" It boils down to preference.
But I truly love my CX-5. The day I bought it I figure I would spend the day looking at Crosstrek size vehicles. The Mazda dealer offered me a deal I could not refuse on m y '24 Toyoda Gr86. With tags tax etc I paid $1,111 - Done!!!
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I never owned a Subaru in my life, but we have had our share of Nissans over the years. They used to be pretty good vehicles, but their quality has fallen. Mazda, though, has really stepped up their game quite a bit. The CX-30 is - in my view - on par with the Honda HR-V and the Toyota RAV-4. We have been happy with our 2021 so far.
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Valid point! I suppose that they MIGHT make some vehicles that compete with each other or have a degree of overlap, but Mazdas and Subarus are quite different.
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