2022 Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5 Comparison | Bensenville, IL
Discover your own adventure in the 2022 Subaru Outback or Mazda CX-5. Both of these crossover SUVs are built with all-terrain capability and a range of modern features — but which is right for you?
The team at Grand Subaru has crafted this comparison of the 2022 Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5 to help you decide between them. The Outback has a starting MSRP of $27,645, while the CX-5 has a starting MSRP of $26,250.
You can learn more about the Outback by reading our Outback review. Find your preferred model in our new and used inventory, then match your Outback with one of our finance or lease offers. And if you really want to get a feel for the Outback, schedule a test drive to get behind the wheel of the Outback at our Subaru dealership in Bensenville, IL.
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2022 Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5 Dimensions & Design
The sporty, outdoorsy styling of the 2022 Subaru Outback and sleek, car-like look of the Mazda CX-5 are both sure to attract admiring looks. Both models offer a range of available options like a power tilt/sliding moonroof, power rear liftgate, LED headlights and fog lights, heated and power-folding side mirrors, and keyless access.
On the Subaru Outback you’ll also find additional available convenience features like a hands-free liftgate, PIN-code access, and raised roof rails for added storage.
2022 Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5 Interior Features
Both the 2022 Subaru Outback and Mazda CX-5 are designed to feel like home when you’re away from home, with a wide variety of available comfort and connectivity features. These include:
- Cloth, leather, or Nappa leather upholstery
- Seating for five people
- Heated, ventilated, and power-adjustable front seats
- Heated rear outboard seats
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Split-folding rear seats
- Dual-zone climate control
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror
- Multimedia navigation system
- Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto™ / Bluetooth® technology
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with Traffic and Travel Link®
- HD Radioâ„¢
- USB input and charging ports
You’ll find a larger navigation system touchscreen on the Outback than on the CX-5 — 11.6-inch versus 10.25-inch — plus the Outback offers available 4G LTE Wi-Fi® capability and cargo area solutions like underfloor storage and a removable cargo tray.
2022 Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5 MPG & Performance
Enjoy sure-footed all-wheel drive (AWD) traction in all models of both the 2022 Subaru Outback and Mazda CX-5, with Subaru Symmetrical AWD on the Outback and i-ACTIV AWD® on the CX-5. Each of the two models also comes with a choice of two four-cylinder engines, a normally aspirated design and a turbocharged design. The available engines are roughly equivalent in horsepower, but the Mazda edges out the Subaru in horsepower while the Outback beats the CX-5 in fuel efficiency. Find detailed engine specs in this chart.
| Engine Options | 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder | 2.4L SUBARU BOXER turbo 4-cylinder | 2.5L SKYACTIV®-G 4-cylinder | 2.5L SKYACTIV-G turbo 4-cylinder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 2022 Subaru Outback | 2022 Subaru Outback | 2022 Mazda CX-5 | 2022 Mazda CX-5 |
| Horsepower | 182 HP | 260 HP | 187 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 176 lb.-ft. | 277 lb.-ft. | 186 lb.-ft. | 320 lb.-ft. |
| MPG | 26 city / 33 hwy | 23 city / 30 hwy | 24 city / 30 hwy | 22 city / 27 hwy |
2022 Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5 Towing Capacity
Interested in bringing a camper on vacation, or towing a trailer with some toys on it for a day of outdoor fun? The 2022 Mazda CX-5 has a towing capacity of 2,000 pounds, while the 2022 Subaru Outback nearly doubles that with a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.
2022 Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5 Colors
Personalize your 2022 Subaru Outback or Mazda CX-5 with one of these available color options.
2022 Subaru Outback Colors
- Crystal Black Silica
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Crystal White Pearl
- Magnetite Gray Metallic
- Abyss Blue Pearl
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Cinnamon Brown Pearl
- Geyser Blue
2022 Mazda CX-5 Colors
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Gray Metallic
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
- Eternal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Polymetal Gray Metallic
2022 Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5 Reliability & Safety
You’re sure to appreciate the peace of mind granted by the cutting-edge driver assistance and safety features built into the 2022 Subaru Outback and Mazda CX-5. The Outback is the only one with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), but both models offer a range of safety features, including:
- Advanced adaptive cruise control with lane centering
- Blind spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert
- Pre-collision braking
- Lane departure and sway warning
- Lane keep assist
- Traction control system
- Driver distraction mitigation system
- Lane change assist (Outback only)
- High beam assist (Outback only)
- Reverse automatic braking (Outback only)
- STARLINK® safety and security (Outback only)
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