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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Subaru Outback?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Subaru Outback

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

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

6 Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 6 Saloon is very slightly cheaper – starting at 38,500 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,535 £.

Outback

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Saloon is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Saloon delivers noticeably more torque with 320 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 68 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is clearly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 384 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers clearly more boot space – 561 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries markedly more – 557 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 197 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Saloon is far ahead overall 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.

from £38,500
6 Saloon

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 245 - 258 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 479 - 552 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
4,921 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Subaru
What drive types are available for the Mazda 6 Saloon?

The Mazda 6 Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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