Mazda 6 2008 vs Subaru Outback 2003
Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 140 HP | 173 HP | |
Torque: | 330 NM | 227 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 33 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 103 NM more than Subaru Outback. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
1250 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
960 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 370'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | Used only for this car | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.71 m | 4.73 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.55 m | |
Mazda 6 is 2 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 11 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1751 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | no data | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 3200 | 2600 | |
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