Mazda 6 2010 vs Subaru Legacy 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 30 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.1 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 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. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | |
| 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: | 4.76 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.51 m | |
| Mazda 6 and Subaru Legacy are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 416 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 103 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 9000 | |
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