Subaru Outback 2009 vs Mazda 6 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Outback) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda 6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 229 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 17 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 151 NM less than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 4.4 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Outback consumes 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 600 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 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 6400 | |
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