Subaru Legacy 2012 vs Mazda 3 2013
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 229 NM | 251 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Legacy engine produces 17 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.6 | |
| Subaru Legacy consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Legacy 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: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is larger. Subaru Legacy is 22 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 7200 | |
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