Subaru Legacy 2003 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 165 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Subaru Legacy engine produces 18 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 760 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Legacy can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| 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 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Subaru Legacy is 1 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 429 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1649 litres | 1712 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru Legacy has 76 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. This could mean that the Subaru Legacy uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 63 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Subaru Legacy has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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