Compare 2016 Ford Fusion vs 2015 Mazda MAZDA6 vs 2016 Subaru Legacy

2016 Ford Fusion
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2015 Mazda MAZDA6
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2016 Subaru Legacy
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4-Door Sedan S FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Fusion 4-Door Sedan S FWD 22 34 $21,329 $22,750
Fusion 4-Door Sedan S Hybrid FWD 44 41 $24,070 $25,675
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE AWD 22 31 $26,076 $28,115
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE FWD 22 34 $22,557 $24,320
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE Hybrid FWD 44 41 $24,560 $26,480
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium AWD 22 31 $30,858 $33,270
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium FWD 22 33 $29,003 $31,270
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium Hybrid FWD 44 41 $29,151 $31,430
Fusion Energi 4-Door Sedan SE Luxury 40 36 $31,443 $33,900
Fusion Energi 4-Door Sedan Titanium 40 36 $33,140 $35,730
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4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring 26 38 $28,235 $29,895
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Sport 26 38 $21,745 $22,895
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Touring 26 38 $23,518 $24,895
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Manual i Sport 25 37 $20,235 $21,190
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Manual i Touring 25 37 $22,528 $23,845
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4-Door Sedan 2.5i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Legacy 4-Door Sedan 2.5i 26 36 $20,533 $21,745
Legacy 4-Door Sedan 2.5i Limited 26 36 $25,214 $26,845
Legacy 4-Door Sedan 2.5i Limited PZEV 26 36 $25,525 $27,145
Legacy 4-Door Sedan 2.5i PZEV 26 36 $20,842 $22,045
Legacy 4-Door Sedan 2.5i Premium 26 36 $22,495 $23,845
Legacy 4-Door Sedan 2.5i Premium PZEV 26 36 $22,808 $24,145
Legacy 4-Door Sedan 3.6R Limited 20 29 $28,061 $29,945
Pricing
Invoice Price
$21,329
$28,235
$20,533
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$22,750
$29,895
$21,745
Monthly Payment Estimate
$379 / month
$498 / month
$362 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.8
8.2
8.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid combines high gas mileage and a quiet ride with one of the best-looking family-sedan bodies. The stunning exterior of the 2015 Mazda 6 isn't leading you on; with an athletic driving experience and a lot of sophistication for the money, this a charming sedan with a surprisingly frugal side. All-wheel drive for the entire lineup, a big back seat, and excellent gas mileage might be enough on their own to woo family-sedan shoppers; the 2016 Subaru Legacy has that, plus top safety, a smooth ride, and a design that fits right in.
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Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg 26 mpg 26 mpg
Highway
34 mpg 38 mpg 36 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Cars Mid-Size Cars Mid-Size Cars
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in)
44.3 42.2 42.9
Passenger Volume (ft³)
102.8 99.7 104.6
Front Hip Room (in)
55 56.1 55.5
Second Leg Room (in)
38.3 38.7 38.1
Front Head Room (in)
39.2 37.4 40
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Second Hip Room (in)
54.4 56.1 55
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.8 57.1 58.1
Second Head Room (in)
37.8 37.1 37
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.9 55.5 57.3
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.4 62.4 62.8
Wheelbase (in)
112.2 111.4 108.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.9 72.4 72.4
Track Width, Front (in)
62.7 62.8 62.2
Length, Overall (in)
191.7 191.5 188.8
Height, Overall (in)
58.1 57.1 59
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 6.7 5.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
16 14.8 15
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.9 10.9 11.8
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 11.7 11.6
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.5 16.4 18.5
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.6 36.7 36.8
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P215/60HR16 P225/45WR19 P225/55VR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P215/60HR16 P225/45WR19 P225/55VR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 - -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 - -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 - -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3431 3232 3468
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 X 6.5 19 X 7.5 17 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 X 6.5 19 X 7.5 17 X 7
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
500 - 490
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 100 110
Engine
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded H-4
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
175 @ 4500 185 @ 3250 174 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
997 NA NA
Displacement
2.5 L/152 2.5 L/152 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
175 @ 6000 184 @ 5700 175 @ 5800
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 30 30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
34 38 36
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 26 26
Transmission
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94 3.89 3.67
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96 2.02 -
Trans Order Code
44W NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 1.00 -
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive All Wheel
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 0.60 -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 3.55 3.58 - 0.62
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.07 3.81 3.90
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 1.45 -
Trans Type
6 6 6
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.71 -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Summary
Vehicle Name
Ford Fusion Mazda Mazda6 Subaru Legacy
Body Style
Sedan Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.8 (Est) 5.8 5.9
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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