Subaru Legacy 1999 vs Mazda 626 1999
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 156 HP | 100 HP | |
Torque: | 223 NM | 152 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 56 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 71 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
810 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
550 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Mazda 626 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: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 Mazda 626 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 626 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.60 m | 4.59 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Legacy is 1 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 1 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 502 litres | |
Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Legacy has 47 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. This could mean that the Subaru Legacy uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 626, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`685 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | high | below average | |
Subaru Legacy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 190 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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