Subaru Forester vs Mazda CX-3 Comparison

    Subaru Forester

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    2025 Subaru
    Forester
    vs
    2025 Mazda
    CX-3
    Select Variants...

    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Off-roadingOff-roading
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    48L - 63L
    322 to 466 km
    48L
    302 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $37,890 - $50,140
    $26,950 - $38,890
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    CarExpert's Take

    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Quality, premium-leaning interior
    • Sportier handling
    • STI appears again...
    Misses
    • ...like this?
    • Hardly a special edition
    • Dreary CVT
    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Super easy to drive
    • Sturdy build quality
    • Adaptive cruise now standard
    Misses
    • Tech is showing its age
    • High-speed handling isn't ideal
    • Thirstier than expected

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:

    • Crystal White Pearl
    • Ice Silver Metallic
    • Brilliant Bronze Metallic
    • Crimson Red Pearl
    • Autumn Green Metallic
    • Horizon Blue Pearl
    • Cascade Green Silica
    • Magnetite Grey Metallic
    • Crystal Black Silica
    • Sapphire Blue Pearl

    Specs

    Type
    PETROL DIRECT INJECTIONPETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    1995 - 24981998
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 2.5L2.0L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    110kW - 136kW110kW
    Power RPM
    5800 - 60006000
    Torque
    196Nm - 239Nm195Nm
    Torque RPM
    4000 - 44002800
    Bore Stroke
    9091.2
    Compression Ratio
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