Mazda 6 2005 vs Subaru Legacy 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 121 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 297 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 124 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, but torque is 23 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 11.9 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 5.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 870 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 500 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Legacy can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Subaru Legacy engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 1 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 429 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1712 litres | 1649 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 76 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. The Subaru Legacy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 63 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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