Mazda 626 1998 vs Subaru Legacy 1998

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Mazda 626
1998 - 1999
Subaru Legacy
1998 - 2002
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mazda 626 is available with front wheel drive, while Subaru Legacy can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.8 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)2.0 - 2.5 (petrol)

Performance

Power: 90 - 136 HP125 - 156 HP
Torque: 145 - 220 NM184 - 223 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 - 13.5 seconds9.3 - 12.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.5 - 9.19.6 - 9.9
Mazda 626 petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Subaru Legacy.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.66 m4.68 m
Width: 1.71 m1.70 m
Height: 1.52 m1.52 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 626 is 2 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 540 litres528 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1677 litres1646 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 626 has 12 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 626 (by 31 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.5 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means Mazda 626 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`844~ 1`924
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

high
Average price (€): 6001200
Rating in user reviews: 7.2/10 7.6/10
Pros and Cons: Mazda 626 has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Subaru Legacy has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • only petrol engines available
  • fewer faults
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