Mazda MAZDASPEED3 vs. Subaru Outback Review

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 packs quite a punch and will knock the Subaru Outback down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With its very low horsepower-to-weight ratio, the Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 will knock you back into your seat when you step on the gas.

Handling
The Subaru Outback and the Mazda have about similar tires. With their similar turning radii, the Subaru Outback and the Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 very likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 and the Subaru Outback have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Subaru Outback. The Subaru Outback could learn a lesson or two from the Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 with respect to torque. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 is tremendously more powerful than the Subaru Outback.

Utility
Neither the MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 nor the Subaru Outback has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 offers a bit more head room than the Subaru, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 make it markedly roomier for your passengers than the Subaru Outback.

Dimensions
The Outback is a bit heavier than the Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3. The Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3's tank is approximately the same size as the Subaru Outback's, though the Subaru Outback's is slightly bigger. The Subaru rides lower than the Mazda, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 and the Subaru compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 to the dealership as the Subaru Outback. The Subaru Outback is markedly costlier than the Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 regarding MSRP.

Overview
The Subaru Outback and the MAZDASPEED MAZDA3 have the same basic after-sale protection.