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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Subaru Outback?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Subaru Outback

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  • markedly more power
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is noticeably cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,658 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 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 Subaru Outback offers markedly more power – delivering 169 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru Outback delivers clearly more torque with 252 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Subaru Outback offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is considerably lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 529 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers considerably more boot space – 561 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 434 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries significantly more – 557 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 391 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Outback is decisively ahead 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 £40,000
Outback

Subaru Outback

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 169 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Subaru
Is the Mazda MX-5 Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda MX-5 Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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