I pasted this on the XV Board.
I have had 5 Subarus, including a '19 XV 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 ofjcourse 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 XV got 27.
3. The Mazda is more comfortable on a trip.
4. Handling is the same.
5. Mazda has better tires.
6. XV 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 XV. 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 another XV you should at least consider the Mazda. And that is not to say the Mazda is "better" It boils down to preference.
I have had 5 Subarus, including a '19 XV 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 ofjcourse 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 XV got 27.
3. The Mazda is more comfortable on a trip.
4. Handling is the same.
5. Mazda has better tires.
6. XV 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 XV. 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 another XV you should at least consider the Mazda. And that is not to say the Mazda is "better" It boils down to preference.