Subaru XV or Mazda CX-5?

**Neil Bayona** · April 15th, 2013 11:39 AM

Having a hard time deciding on these two...

**JohnM** · April 15th, 2013 11:49 AM

The CX5 outperformed the XV in the COTY tests http://www.kotse.com/home/index.php/...13-performance
The CX5 is bigger inside and out.
The CX5 is supposed to be more fuel efficient.
The CX5 is available in MT.
Yojin 3 is a plus.

The XV has AWD.

Either way you're getting a good car. Test drive and decide. Follow your heart

**Stoner** · April 15th, 2013 12:41 PM

In terms of ground clearance, XV is higher by about only 5mm.

**coolhyperion** · April 15th, 2013 04:27 PM

CX5 generally has more awards, better reviews and is more spacious. I also prefer the CX5's transmission options, firmer suspension and sweet revving engine. The XV does look better - more sleek and more sporty, and rad looking wheels but the CX5 is actually more fun to drive. The CX5 however needs to be pushed and revved for it to be fun. The XV thanks to the CVT ... isn't as fun as the looks suggest but it is easier to drive in a more relaxed manner. If it were me, CX5 with MT would be my choice.

**ghosthunter** · April 15th, 2013 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by Neil Bayona

Having a hard time deciding on these two...

XV is smaller than the CX-5 ... dramatically less cargo room, something you have to consider especially if you have a baby or need to haul practical amounts of cargo around.

The CX-5 front grill is the only part of the car I fail to appreciate. I just feel it's ugly.

**foresterx** · April 15th, 2013 06:53 PM

as much as i love subaru's i'd go with the cx-5 on this one. it's a better overall car compared to the xv plus i actually love how it looks. personally for me i think it is the best looking asian CUV in the market right now.

**basti08** · April 15th, 2013 11:06 PM

If the XV had the Forester motor I'd be all out for it. Hence, CX5 also gets my vote.

**Retz** · April 15th, 2013 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

XV is smaller than the CX-5 ... dramatically less cargo room, something you have to consider especially if you have a baby or need to haul practical amounts of cargo around.

The CX-5 front grill is the only part of the car I fail to appreciate. I just feel it's ugly.

ung mazda 6 same din sa CX-5 front grill sir GH diba?

**niky** · April 16th, 2013 12:40 AM

Much as I like the XV (I think it's superior in every way to the Impreza... in terms of transmission programming, space, ride comfort and handling), the CX5 is definitely the better car, overall.

Fantastic crossover. Fantastic to drive, great ride, decent space, decent cargo space, great engine, good economy.

About the only bad thing you can say about it is it's not quite as spacious as a CR-V. But it's a fun thing.

**ghosthunter** · April 16th, 2013 12:57 AM

Originally Posted by Retz

ung mazda 6 same din sa CX-5 front grill sir GH diba?

Similar front grill but the execution of Mazda's current "Kodo" styling form on the Mazda6 is much much better. It flows with the car, not just a grill stuck on as if it was an after-thought.