
Originally Posted by
Egan101
The XV and Forester 2.0L NA (CVT) are not comparable to Subie's turbo models in terms of quickness. Mazda's 2.0L SkyActiv models are a bit quicker.
The CX3 is almost the same in terms interior space as the Mazda2. It is smaller than the Mazda3 which is not also on the big side compared the Civic or Altis.
As JohnM has suggested, give both cars a test drive before deciding.