Subaru Legacy 1998 vs Mazda 6 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 125 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 16 HP less power than Mazda 6, but torque is 3 NM more than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 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 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 630 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza | 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 2002 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: | 4.68 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is smaller, but higher. Subaru Legacy is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1646 litres | 1712 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Legacy has 23 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 66 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 6, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 1`905 | |
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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