Mazda 6 2008 vs Subaru Legacy 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 10 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Subaru Legacy. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.7 | |
| Mazda 6 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Legacy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | 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: | 4.71 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 9 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 459 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1751 litres | 1649 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 46 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. The Subaru Legacy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 102 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3000 | |
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