#MazdaCX-50
#SubaruOutback
#CoupleCarComparison
This is a Motormouth couple car comparison of the new 2023 Mazda Cx-50 and the latest 2022 Subaru Outback. Both the Mazda CX-50 and Subaru Outback have two engine options. The CX-50 base engine is a 2.5L 4-cylinder with a 6-speed automatic transmission, 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. The second is a turbocharged version of this with 256 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque on premium fuel. You can use regular gas, but you’ll get a little less power at 227 horsepower & 310 lb-ft of torque. Standard AWD. The Outback’s base engine is a 2.5L 4-cylinder matched to a CVT, 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. The second more powerful engine is a turbocharged 2.4L with 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. Standard AWD and you can use regular fuel. The Outback is 5.5” longer than the CX-50 and offers over an inch more front legroom but they have about the same second row space. The Outback offers a little more space behind the second row but quite a bit more in overall cargo capacity, an extra 19.4 cubic feet. The Outback has 8.7” of ground clearance and the Wilderness model 9.4”, the CX-50 a little less at 8.6”. Both offer an excellent AWD system, the Mazda has i-Activ AWD, an on-demand system featuring sensors that check road conditions 200 times every second and new Mi-Drive Technology, which allows you to customize your drive modes.The Subaru shines off-road with an X-mode drive setting, which includes, trail capability and hill descent. X-mode compliments Subaru’s symmetrical full-time AWD system giving drivers the confidence in more challenging situations. Both have similar features available like ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a wireless charger, driver seat memory and larger screens, the Outback an 11.6” touchscreen and the CX-50, a 10.25” display which is controlled with the centre console dial. The Mazda does get a few extra features like wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto and a panoramic sunroof, both are not offered in the Subaru.
The CX-50 starts at $37,900 CAD/$26,800 USD and the turbo $42,850 CAD/$36,400 USD. The Outback starts at $31,195 CAD/$27,145 USD and the turbo $41,995 CAD /$35,345 USD.

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