Mazda 6 2010 vs Subaru Outback 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 193 NM | 229 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 12 HP less power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Subaru Outback. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.4 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| 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) | |
| Mazda 6 2010 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.61 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 1 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 526 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1751 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 7 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 | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.6 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`000 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4800 | |
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