Mazda RX-8 2003 vs Subaru Legacy 2003
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mazda RX-8 is available with rear wheel drive, while Subaru Legacy can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.3 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 - 250 HP | 138 - 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 211 - 220 NM | 187 - 297 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 - 7.2 seconds | 6.9 - 13 seconds | |
| In general, Mazda RX-8 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Subaru Legacy. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 - 11.4 | 7.5 - 11.7 | |
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Mazda RX-8 petrol engines consumes on average 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Subaru Legacy. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 150 - 155 mm (5.9 - 6.1 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: | 4.40 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mazda RX-8 is 26 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 433 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage space. Mazda RX-8 has 143 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`779 kg | ~ 1`948 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`361 kg | ~ 1`437 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 418 kg | ~ 511 kg | |
| Mazda RX-8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem less than Subaru Legacy. Therefore, Subaru Legacy is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 2000 | |
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