Subaru Outback 2017 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Subaru Outback engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Mazda 6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.48 m | |
| Subaru Outback is 2 cm longer than the Mazda 6, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Outback is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 512 litres | 522 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1664 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Subaru Outback has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. This could mean that the Subaru Outback uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`071 | |
| 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 (€): | 26 000 | 22 000 | |
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