Subaru Legacy 2006 vs Mazda 6 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 297 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 15 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 83 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 10.2 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 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: | 440'000 km | 320'000 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 Subaru Legacy engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru B9 Tribeca | Used also on Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Legacy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 6 2006 2.3 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its capacity is quite limited. The engine also requires high quality fuel and tends to use more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is smaller. Subaru Legacy is 10 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 433 litres | 455 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Subaru Legacy has 22 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1400 | |
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