Subaru Legacy 2009 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 226 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Legacy engine produces 95 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 124 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Subaru Legacy reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 8.0 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 1010 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 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 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 480'000 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: | 21 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru Forester | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Tribute | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.44 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is smaller, but higher. Subaru Legacy is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 486 litres | 519 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Subaru Legacy has 33 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4800 | |
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