Mazda 6 2012 vs Subaru Outback 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 28 HP less power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Subaru Outback. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 9.0 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 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 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 710 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) | |
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: | 502 litres | 526 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 24 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Outback. This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.8 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): | 1`980 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Outback is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda 6 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 17 000 | |
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