Subaru Legacy 2001 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Legacy) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda 626) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 223 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 46 HP more power than Mazda 626, but torque is 7 NM less than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 540 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 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) | |
| Mazda 626 1999 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.52 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is larger. Subaru Legacy is 4 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 3 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1646 litres | 1677 litres | |
| Subaru Legacy has 43 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 626. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 626 (by 31 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 626, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Subaru Legacy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 190 percent more cases than Subaru Legacy, so Subaru Legacy quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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