Mazda CX-8
Mazda CX-8
2.5L FWD Signature
₱2.39 Million
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Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid
Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid
2.5
₱2.498 Million
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Mazda CX-8 vs Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid Comparison

Find below the detailed Cars comparison of Mazda CX-8 and Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the Mazda CX-8 priced at ₱2.39 Million, while Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid is priced at ₱2.498 Million . If we compare the technical specifications, Mazda CX-8 houses 2488 engine whereas Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid engine displacement stands at 2498.

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Overview: Mazda CX-8 vs Forester e-Boxer Hybrid

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Power 187 hp 162 hp
Engine Displacement 2488 cc 2498 cc
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Battery Capacity - 1.1 kWh

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.47/5
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4.04/5
26 reviews
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  • A good seven-seat SUV for family buyers

    While for regular commuting, the Mazda CX-8 is a great choice, the 2.5L engine lacks the power that is required for off-roading or quick...

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    Marvin Nov 12, 2025 for Mazda CX-8
  • A very noisy and poorly designed vehicle

    I want to tell more people not to go for the Subaru Forester. I purchased a "brand new" Forester, and within a few days, it started giving me...

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    G
    Gani Sep 10, 2025 for Subaru Forester

From The Experts

Things we like

Sleek design

Luxurious cabin

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Things we don't like

Cramped third-row space

Slightly stiff ride quality

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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 72 L 63 L
Front Tread 1595 mm --
Rear Tread 1600 mm --
Kerb Weight 1768 kg 1760 kg
Length 4900 mm 4655 mm
Width 1840 mm 1815 mm
Height 1730 mm 1730 mm
Wheel Base 2930 mm 2670 mm
Ground Clearance 200 mm 220 mm
Turning Radius 5.8 m 5.4 m
No Of Doors 5 5
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Volume -- 484 L
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Engine Details

Engine 2.5L Gasoline Engine, in-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.5L Gasoline Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Fuel Supply System Direct Injection Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Compression Ratio 13.0:1 --
Emission Norm Compliance Euro 4 --
Battery Type -- Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity -- 1.1 kWh
Number Of Motors -- 1
Motor Type -- Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Secondary Engine Fuel Type -- Electric
Battery Warranty -- 8 Years
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Performance

Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Engine Displacement 2488 cc 2498 cc
Power 187 hp 162 hp
Torque 252 Nm 196 Nm
RPM At Max Power 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
RPM At Max Torque 4000 RPM 3600-4800 RPM
Secondary Engine Max Power -- 120 hp
Secondary Engine Max Torque -- 276 Nm
Acceleration -- 9.4 s
Top Speed -- 182 kmph
Fuel Consumption -- 6.9
Mileage City -- 14.49 Kmpl
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type Electric Power Electric Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Ventilated Discs
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Double Wishbone

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Gear Box 6-Speed Variable Speed
Drive Type FWD AWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- Yes

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 19 Inch 19 Inch
Tyre Size 225/55 R19 235/50 R19
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R19 R19
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Auto Dimming Auto Dimming Yes
Parking Sensors Yes --
Front Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera Yes Yes
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Electric Parking Brake Yes Yes
Blind Spot monitor Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning System Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Advance Safety Feature Lane Keep Assist Lane Keep Assist Lane Centering Function, Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Sway Warning, Autonomous Emergency Steering, Pre-collision Throttle Management, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, Pre-Collision Braking Lane Centering Function, Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Sway Warning, Autonomous Emergency Steering, Pre-collision Throttle Management, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, Pre-Collision Braking
Brake Assist -- Yes
Traction Control -- Yes
Knee Airbags -- Yes
Emergency Stop Signal -- Yes
Hill-Start Assist Control -- Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor -- Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks -- Yes
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control 3 Zone 3 Zone Dual Zone Dual Zone
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control No Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Memory Seats Yes Yes
Air Quality Control -- Yes
Trunk Light -- Yes
Wireless Charger -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 8 Inch 8 Inch 11.6 Inch 11.6 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes Yes
Audio System BOSE® Sound System BOSE® Sound System Harmon Kardon Harmon Kardon
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 10 10 11 11
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Navigation System -- Yes
Voice Control -- Yes
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats 10-Way Driver & 6-Way Front Passenger 10-Way Driver & 6-Way Front Passenger 10-Way Driver & 8-Way front Passenger 10-Way Driver & 8-Way front Passenger
Heated Seats - Rear No --
Adjustable Headrest Front & Rear Front & Rear Yes
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes Yes
Fabric Upholstery No --
Leather Seats Yes --
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat -- 60:40 Split 60:40 Split
Seat Upholstery -- Leather Leather
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes Yes
Rear Window Wiper Yes Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Fog Lights Front LED LED LED LED
Roof Carrier No No
Roof Rail No Yes
Sun Roof Yes Panoramic Panoramic
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No --
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Remote Trunk Opener -- Yes
Rear Window Defogger -- Yes
Fog Lights Rear -- LED LED
Rear Spoiler -- Yes
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes

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Mazda CX-8 vs Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Mazda CX-8 vs Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid?

CX-8 is priced at ₱2.39 Million and Forester e-Boxer Hybrid is priced at ₱2.498 Million. Hence CX-8 is the cheapest amongst these Car.

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Which Car has more power between Mazda CX-8 vs Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid?

The Mazda CX-8 has power of 187 hp with 252 Nm torque and Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid has power of 162 hp with 196 Nm torque. Thus making CX-8 the more powerful as compared to Forester e-Boxer Hybrid.

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Which Car has higher ground clearance between CX-8 vs Forester e-Boxer Hybrid?

The CX-8 comes with a ground clearance of 200 mm , on the other hand the Forester e-Boxer Hybrid comes with a ground clearance of 220 mm , hence the Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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Which Car has more safety features between Mazda CX-8 vs Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid?

CX-8 safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Parking Sensors, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Electric Parking Brake, Blind Spot monitor, Lane Departure Warning System and Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Forester e-Boxer Hybrid safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Door Ajar Warning, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Knee Airbags, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, Blind Spot monitor, Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

The Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid has higher number of sefety features than CX-8, hence Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid is more safer than Mazda CX-8.

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Which Car has more comfort features between CX-8 vs Forester e-Boxer Hybrid?

CX-8 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Automatic Headlamps and Memory Seats

Forester e-Boxer Hybrid comfort features: Air Conditioner, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Automatic Headlamps, Memory Seats and Wireless Charger

The Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid has higher number of comfort features than CX-8, hence Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid is more comfortable than Mazda CX-8.

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Which is bigger CX-8 or Forester e-Boxer Hybrid?

The CX-8 dimensions are 4900 mm length, 1840 mm width, 1730 mm height while the Forester e-Boxer Hybrid dimensions are 4655 mm length, 1815 mm width, 1730 mm height. The Mazda CX-8 and Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid both have same Dimension.

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