Subaru Legacy 2009 vs Mazda 6 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy and Mazda 6 have the same engine power, but Subaru Legacy torque is 30 NM less than Mazda 6. Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Legacy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.48 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is smaller, but higher. Subaru Legacy is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 526 litres | 502 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1660 litres | no data | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Legacy has 24 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Subaru Legacy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 6 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda 6 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 7400 | |
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