Subaru Legacy 1998 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 15 HP more power than Mazda 626, but torque is 46 NM less than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 6.3 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 3.3 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 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 626 1999 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Legacy and Mazda 626 are practically the same length. | |||
| 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`875 | 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 (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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