Mazda 626 1999 vs Subaru Legacy 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda 626) 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: | 110 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 223 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 626 engine produces 46 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, but torque is 7 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Due to the lower power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 626 consumes 3.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 540 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 626 consumes 5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 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) | |
| Mazda 626 1999 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.58 m | |
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Mazda 626 is smaller. Mazda 626 is 4 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1677 litres | 1646 litres | |
| Mazda 626 has 43 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 626 (by 31 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 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`935 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Subaru Legacy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 190 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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