Mazda 6 2002 vs Subaru Outback 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 209 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 282 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 73 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 28 NM more than Subaru Outback. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 4.1 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 615 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| 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: | 4.69 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.58 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 3 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 464 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1712 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 41 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Outback. The Subaru Outback may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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