Subaru Legacy 2004 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 297 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 98 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 113 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 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 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Legacy consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 520 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: | 155 mm (6.1 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: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru B9 Tribeca | 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`855 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
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