Mazda 6 2015 vs Subaru Outback 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 25 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 900 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Outback can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
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 | 18 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 | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.61 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but lower. Mazda 6 is 1 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 522 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1664 litres | 1848 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`110 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 11 200 | |
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