Subaru Legacy 2012 vs Mazda 3 2013
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Subaru Legacy is available with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mazda 3 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.6 | 1.5 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 285 HP | 100 - 187 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 - 350 NM | 144 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 - 11.1 seconds | 8.1 - 13.6 seconds | |
| In general, Subaru Legacy are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mazda 3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 - 11.7 | 4.1 - 7.6 | |
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Subaru Legacy petrol engines consumes on average 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, Subaru Legacy equipped with diesel engines consume 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.45 m | |
| Subaru Legacy is 28 cm longer than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Legacy is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1263 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage capacity. Subaru Legacy has 52 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`055 | ~ 1`864 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 7200 | |
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