Subaru Outback (2009 – 2014) vs Mazda CX-7 (2009 – 2012): specs compared
Both offer around 260 hp at most. The Mazda CX-7 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 7.5 s. The Subaru Outback has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 211 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 7.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,468 kg against 1,660 kg. At 4,780 mm, the Subaru Outback is 99 mm longer than the Mazda CX-7.
| Specification |
Subaru
Outback
2009 – 2014
|
Mazda
CX-7
2009 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2014 | 2009 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 260 hp | 173 – 260 hp |
| Torque | 235 – 350 Nm | 350 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 – 10.4 s | 6.5 – 11.3 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 230 km/h | 188 – 211 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 10.0 L/100 km | 7.5 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,780 mm | 4,681 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,872 mm |
| Height | 1,669 mm | 1,646 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,468 – 1,638 kg | 1,660 – 1,800 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.