Subaru Legacy 2006 vs Mazda 6 2005
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 245 HP | 166 HP | |
Torque: | 297 NM | 207 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 79 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 8.7 | |
The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 3.4 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 510 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
710 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
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: | 155 mm (6.1 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. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru B9 Tribeca | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Tribute | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.66 m | 4.69 m | |
Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
Subaru Legacy is smaller. Subaru Legacy is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 433 litres | 501 litres | |
Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Subaru Legacy has 68 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.8 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): | 2`030 | 1`905 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | above average | |
Average price (€): | 3200 | 1200 | |
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