Subaru Outback 1998 vs Mazda 626 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 282 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 94 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 112 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.66 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 6 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 3 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Outback is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1649 litres | 1677 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Subaru Outback has 13 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. This could mean that the Subaru Outback uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. 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`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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