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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 229 NM | 251 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Legacy engine produces 11 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.6 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Legacy consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 790 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) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
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Subaru Legacy is larger. Subaru Legacy is 24 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 7 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Legacy is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 7200 | |
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