Mazda 6 2002 vs Subaru Legacy 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda 6) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Legacy) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 223 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 20 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, but torque is 87 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 3.5 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 525 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 4.1 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 | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 540 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 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: | 4.69 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.58 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 3 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1712 litres | 1646 litres | |
| Mazda 6 has 23 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. 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: | 2`010 kg | 1`980 kg | |
| 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 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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