Mazda 6 2013 vs Subaru Outback 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 256 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.9 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 21 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 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 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 770 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) | |
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: | 12 years | 15 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 | 4.79 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): | 2`040 | 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 (€): | 6400 | 17 200 | |
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