Mazda 6 2008 vs Subaru Outback 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 26 HP less power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 43 NM less than Subaru Outback. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 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 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 780 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: | 420'000 km | 370'000 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-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. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 6 2008 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: | 4.71 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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1751 litres | no data | |
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
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