Mazda 6 2018 vs Subaru Outback 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 258 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 19 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 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 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 750 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) | |
| 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: | 440'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, 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, if possible |
1664 litres | 1848 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`113 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`466 kg | 1`592 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 647 kg | 508 kg | |
| Mazda 6 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem more than Subaru Outback. Therefore, Mazda 6 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Outback scores higher in safety tests. The Subaru Outback scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 15 200 | |
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