Mazda 6 2002 vs Subaru Legacy 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 226 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 29 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, but torque is 84 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 155 mm (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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MPV | 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: | 4.69 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 3 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 429 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1712 litres | 1649 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 76 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 63 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`945 | |
| 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 | 2000 | |
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