Mazda 626 1999 vs Subaru Outback 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda 626) 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: | 110 HP | 209 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 282 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 626 engine produces 99 HP less power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 52 NM less than Subaru Outback. Due to the lower power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 10.5 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 626 consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 630 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 626 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) | |
| Mazda 626 1999 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.58 m | |
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Mazda 626 is smaller. Mazda 626 is 4 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 527 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1677 litres | 1649 litres | |
| Mazda 626 has 42 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Outback. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 626 (by 28 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`935 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
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