Subaru Legacy 2006 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 165 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Subaru Legacy engine produces 18 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Legacy consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Legacy 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. | |||
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: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru XV | 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 2005 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: | 4.66 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is smaller. Subaru Legacy is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 433 litres | 501 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Subaru Legacy has 68 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`855 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1400 | |
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