Subaru Legacy 2012 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 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: | 265 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 118 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 166 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 7.0 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 3.6 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 540 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 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 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru Forester | 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 2010 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: | 4.73 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.44 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is smaller, but higher. Subaru Legacy is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 519 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Subaru Legacy has 103 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Subaru Legacy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 5400 | |
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