Subaru Legacy 2012 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Legacy engine produces 30 HP more power than Mazda 3, but torque is 14 NM less than Mazda 3. Despite the higher power, Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.1 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Legacy could require 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 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) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Subaru Legacy 2012 2.0 engine: The Subaru EJ204 is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter boxer engine producing around 150–160 hp, widely used in models such as Impreza, Legacy, and Forester between 1999 and 2015. It is generally regarded as a durable engine, but like many units from the EJ ... More about Subaru Legacy 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.45 m | |
| Subaru Legacy is 30 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1263 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage capacity. Subaru Legacy has 52 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 7200 | |
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