Mazda 6 2006 vs Subaru Legacy 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 297 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 15 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 83 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 12.1 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 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: | 320'000 km | 440'000 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 Subaru Legacy engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2006 2.3 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its capacity is quite limited. The engine also requires high quality fuel and tends to use more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger. Mazda 6 is 10 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 433 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 22 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3000 | |
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