2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Mazda CX-5 vs Subaru Forester
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Forester starts $2,105 lower (MSRP $34,195 vs $36,300 for the CX-5).
- The Forester uses 2.1 L/100 km less combined (6.9 vs 9), about 420 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the Forester: 7.1/10 vs 5.8/10.
- The Forester has more power: up to 194 hp vs 187 hp.
- Transport Canada lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 CX-5 and 2 for the Forester.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec |  | SubaruSubaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $36,300 | $34,195 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 5.8/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 9 | 6.9 |
| City | 9.9 | 6.8 |
| Highway | 7.9 | 7 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 212 | 161 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 187 hp | 194 hp |
| Seats | 5 | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | Regular gasoline | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 5 | 6 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 0 | 2 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.