Subaru Legacy 2009 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 3 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 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Subaru Legacy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Legacy gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 350'000 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: | 17 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, 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: | 486 litres | 519 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Subaru Legacy has 33 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.4 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`045 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4800 | |
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