Mazda 8 vs Subaru Outback Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Spacious and practical cabin Comfortable ride quality Read More
Things we don't like	--	Looks a bit low-slung for a crossover Interior has begun to show its age Read More

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	400 L	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	68.5 L	--
Front Tread	1610 mm	--
Rear Tread	1605 mm	--
Kerb Weight	1780 kg	--
Length	4860 mm	4870 mm
Width	1850 mm	1875 mm
Height	1685 mm	1675 mm
Wheel Base	2950 mm	2745 mm
Ground Clearance	155 mm	213 mm
No Of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	7 Seats	5 Seats

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Engine Details

Fuel Supply System	EFI	--
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	--
Engine	--	2.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve

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Performance

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	2260 cc	2498 cc
Power	161 hp	185 hp
Torque	203 Nm	245 Nm
Acceleration	12.7 s	9.6 s
Top Speed	176 kmph	206 kmph
Fuel Consumption	--	11.1

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Adjustable
Steering Type	Electro-Hydraulic Power	Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Solid Discs	Discs
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Double Wishbone
Shock Absorbers Type	--	Coil Spring

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	CVT
Gear Box	5-Speed	8-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	AWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	Yes

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	16 Inch	18 Inch
Tyre Size	215/65 R16	245/45 R18
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R16	R18

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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	--
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	No	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Optional Optional	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	No	--
Advance Safety Feature	--	Lane Centring Assist, Pre Collision Braking Lane Centring Assist, Pre Collision Braking
Curtain Airbags	--	Yes
Knee Airbags	--	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	--	Yes
Rear Parking Sensors	--	Yes
Electric Parking Brake	--	Yes
Lane Departure Warning System	--	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks	--	Yes
Terrain Response	--	Snow, Dirt, Deep Snow, Mud Snow, Dirt, Deep Snow, Mud

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	--	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	--
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	No	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	--
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	No	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	--
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	--
Drive Mode	--	Intelligent, Sport Intelligent, Sport
Central Console Armrest	--	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	Yes
CD Player	Yes	--
DVD Player	Yes	--
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	No	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	No
Voice Control	No	Yes
Touch Screen	Optional Optional	Yes
Display Size	--	11.6 Inch 11.6 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	--	Yes
Audio System	--	Harman Kardon Sound System Harman Kardon Sound System
No Of Speakers	--	11 11

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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	--
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	No	--
Heated Seats - Front	No	--
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	No	--
Leather Seats	Yes	--
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	--	Yes
Seat Upholstery	--	Leather Leather

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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Chrome Garnish	No	--
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	--
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	--
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	--
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	Xenon Xenon	LED LED
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	No
Roof Rail	No	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	--
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	Optional Optional	--
Chrome Grille	No	--
Daytime Running Lights	--	LED LED
Taillight Type	--	LED LED
Fog Lights Rear	--	Yes

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Miscellaneous

Outside Temperature Display	Yes	--
Driving Experience Control Eco	No	--

Interior

Sun Visors

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Yes