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Mazda 6 Estate vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Subaru Outback?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

6 Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 6 Estate is markedly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,020 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 6 Estate uses 6.8 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Outback

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 6 Estate offers somewhat more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 25 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Estate delivers only slightly more torque with 258 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 6 Nm more.

6 Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is a bit lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 168 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers marginally more boot space – 561 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries barely more – 571 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Estate stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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6 Estate

Mazda 6 Estate

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
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Mazda 6 Estate

The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Subaru
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

The Mazda 6 Estate is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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