Subaru Outback 1998 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Outback) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda 626) 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: | 209 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 282 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 99 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 6.3 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Outback consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| Mazda 626 1999 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.52 m | |
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Subaru Outback is larger. Subaru Outback is 4 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 3 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Outback is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1649 litres | 1677 litres | |
| Subaru Outback has 42 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 626. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 626 (by 28 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
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