Mazda 626 1995 vs Subaru Legacy 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Mazda 626 engine produces 1 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Despite the higher power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 626 consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 626 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 520'000 km | 420'000 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: | 6 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MX-6 | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 4.70 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mazda 626 is larger. Mazda 626 is 10 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 455 litres | |
| Mazda 626 has 3 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.8 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`645 | 1`870 | |
| 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 | 1400 | |
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