Subaru Outback 2003 vs Mazda 6 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 12 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 173 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 950 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: | 370'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.44 m | |
| Subaru Outback is 2 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1751 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 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`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2800 | |
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