Subaru Legacy 2001 vs Mazda 6 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 223 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Subaru Legacy engine produces 20 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 87 NM less than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 3.5 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 525 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 920 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.45 m | |
| Subaru Legacy is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1646 litres | 1712 litres | |
| Subaru Legacy has 23 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 66 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Subaru Legacy has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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