Mazda Xedos 6 1992 vs Subaru Legacy 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 223 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Mazda Xedos 6 engine produces 9 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 48 NM less than Subaru Legacy. Despite less power, Mazda Xedos 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.8 | |
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The Mazda Xedos 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Xedos 6 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Mazda Xedos 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Mazda Xedos 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 9 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Xedos 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda Xedos 6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mazda Xedos 6 is 4 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda Xedos 6 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 455 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage space. Mazda Xedos 6 has 65 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 6 is 1 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means Mazda Xedos 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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