Mazda 6 2015 vs Subaru Outback 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda 6) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Outback) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 and Subaru Outback have the same engine power, but Mazda 6 torque is 185 NM more than Subaru Outback. Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 2.8 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 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Outback might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.68 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 2 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 6 is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 522 litres | 512 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1664 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Outback. The Subaru Outback may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 25 400 | |
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