Subaru Outback 2017 vs Mazda 6 2018
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| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Subaru Outback is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mazda 6 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Subaru Outback is available with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mazda 6 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.5 - 3.6 (petrol) | 2.0 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 - 260 HP | 145 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 - 350 NM | 213 - 445 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 - 10.2 seconds | 7.8 - 10.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 - 9.9 | 4.4 - 9.0 | |
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Subaru Outback petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 6. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.45 m | |
| Subaru Outback is 6 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Outback is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 512 litres | 489 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Outback has 23 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 1 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`115 | ~ 2`066 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Outback scores higher in safety tests. The Subaru Outback scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | 23 800 | |
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