Subaru Legacy 2008 vs Mazda 3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
|
Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 7 HP more power than Mazda 3, but torque is 10 NM less than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.0 | |
|
The Subaru Legacy is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Subaru Legacy over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Legacy 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) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 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. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Subaru Legacy is 24 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 433 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1285 litres | |
| Subaru Legacy has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Legacy is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Subaru Legacy can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Subaru Legacy has
|
Mazda 3 has
| |