Subaru Legacy 2017 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.2 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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: | 14 years | 12 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 CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Subaru Legacy is 7 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Legacy is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 489 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Subaru Legacy has 64 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.8 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`050 | 2`046 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 24 800 | |
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