Mazda 6 2002 vs Subaru Legacy 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 16 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, but torque is 3 NM less than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2002 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but lower. Mazda 6 is 1 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1712 litres | 1646 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 23 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 66 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`905 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Subaru Legacy has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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