Mazda 626 1998 vs Subaru Legacy 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 626 engine produces 11 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, but torque is 6 NM less than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.6 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 626 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 380'000 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 626 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 626 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.52 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 litres | 528 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1677 litres | 1646 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 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`850 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Subaru Legacy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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