Mazda 6 2010 vs Subaru Legacy 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 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: | 147 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 118 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 166 NM less than Subaru Legacy. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 10.6 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 3.6 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 540 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 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: | 420'000 km | 300'000 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: | 13 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Used also on Subaru Forester | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 6 2010 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: | 4.76 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.51 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but lower. Mazda 6 is 3 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| 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): | 1`915 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 8000 | |
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