Subaru Impreza 2006 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 15 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 6 2005 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller. Subaru Impreza is 23 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 401 litres | 501 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 100 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 1400 | |
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