Subaru Outback 2009 vs Mazda 6 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 229 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Subaru Outback engine produces 22 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 5.6 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Outback consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.48 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller, but higher. Subaru Outback is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 526 litres | 502 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Outback has 24 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: | 11.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.6 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): | no data | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6000 | |
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