Mazda 6 2008 vs Subaru Outback 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda 6) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Outback) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 33 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 103 NM more than Subaru Outback. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 650 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: | 390'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.55 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 2 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 459 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1751 litres | 1649 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Subaru Outback may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 102 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`110 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
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