Compare 2021 Subaru Crosstrek vs 2021 Mazda CX-5

Serving Kennesaw, GA

If there's a name in the auto industry associated with adventure-ready SUVs that look trail-worthy and have the performance credentials to match, Subaru is it. Subaru also stands out for its innovative tech features and class-leading safety. You'll find all of these features on the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek at Subaru of Kennesaw and more. The Subaru Crosstrek gets a second, more powerful engine in 2021 that adds to the driving excitement for its top trim levels. There are some more standard safety aids added to every trim level of the Subaru Crosstrek this year as well. From the outside, you can see the differences in the Crosstrek right away thanks to the restyled front grille and new front bumper design. The Subaru Crosstrek has a more distinctive exterior with more utilitarian features than the 201 Mazda CX-5, which is one of the Crosstrek's rivals. The cabin of the Crosstrek also has more room than the Mazda's with more comfortable seats in both rows.

Performance and Handling

You have a choice between two engines for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek at Subaru of Kennesaw. At a minimum, the base engine gives you 152 HP in power capacity. The entry-level Crosstrek engine is a 2.0L with four cylinders. If you choose the Sport or the Limited trim level instead, you'll get a premium engine that delivers 182 HP. This engine is new for the Crosstrek in 2021. All four Crosstrek trim levels have standard all-wheel drive. With the Subaru Crosstrek also comes the choice of two transmissions, which are a manual with six speeds or an automatic. The Mazda comes standard with front-wheel drive only. All-wheel drive is limited to certain trim levels, and it is only available if you decide to upgrade the powertrain. The Subaru Crosstrek also has special drive modes to help you get through various terrains and elements with greater ease, which is a feature you won't find on the Mazda.

Style

At Subaru of Kennesaw, you can arrange a Subaru Crosstrek online test drive to get a sense for all the great exterior features and design that the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek offers. The Crosstrek makes a bold statement with its bright LED headlights, which are standard starting with the base trim level. Adaptive LED lights come with the higher-level trims, and you can get LED fog lights as well. Roof rails are also included across the board with the 2021 Crosstrek, while raised roof rails are added starting at the second trim level. Roof rails are not standard on the Mazda CX-5, and you do not have the option of getting more advanced lighting including adaptive LED headlights and LED fog lights.

Interior Design

A Subaru Crosstrek online test drive is the perfect way to get an up close and personal preview of the Crosstrek's features. The Subaru has larger seats that are more comfortable than the Mazda's. There is more storage capacity in the Subaru Crosstrek's trunk, too. The Subaru Crosstrek also provides many standard conveniences starting with the base trim level, including standard automatic climate control. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are included with all trim levels of the 2021 Crosstrek, and it comes with a four-speaker sound system. You will get a user-friendly touchscreen interface as well that is easier to use than the touchscreen on the Mazda. A sunroof, heated seats, and additional USB charging ports come with the Premium trim, which is the second Crosstrek in the lineup. Leather seats and keyless ignition are highlights of the higher-end Subaru Crosstrek trims. You can order a special Sport trim with yellow interior accent stitching, too. The Mazda only has heated seats available through packages, and it lacks the same unique trim interior accents.

Contact the friendly and helpful staff at Subaru of Kennesaw today to reserve your test drive for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek and find out more about how it compares to the 2021 Mazda CX-5.

*All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.