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 | |
| 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: | 265 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 251 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Legacy engine produces 81 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 99 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 7.6 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 |
no data | 1263 litres | |
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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`080 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 7200 | |
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