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Mazda CX-60 vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (327 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (43,700 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-60 or Subaru Outback?

Mazda CX-60 vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Mazda CX-60

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space

Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • moderately lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CX-60

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Subaru Outback is marginally cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Mazda CX-60 costs 43,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,651 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda CX-60 uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 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 CX-60 offers considerably more power – delivering 327 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 158 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-60 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-60 delivers significantly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 298 Nm more.

CX-60

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 moderately lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 1,890 kg. The difference is around 247 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-60 offers barely more boot space – 570 L compared to 561 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-60 carries barely more – 612 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda CX-60 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £43,700
CX-60

Mazda CX-60

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 200 - 327 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 63 km
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Leo
7 Mar 2026, 11:15:10

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Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,700 - 57,900 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
85 - 137 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,890 - 2,055 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
581 - 612 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 327 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
450 - 550 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
147 - 241 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Subaru
What drivetrain options does the Mazda CX-60 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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