Compare 2018 Hyundai Sonata vs 2018 Mazda MAZDA6 vs 2018 Subaru Legacy

2018 Hyundai Sonata
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2018 Mazda MAZDA6
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2018 Subaru Legacy
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Select style
Eco 1.6L
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Sonata Eco 1.6L 28 37 $21,705 $22,650
Sonata Limited 2.0T 23 32 $30,593 $32,450
Sonata Limited 2.4L 25 35 $25,896 $27,400
Sonata Limited 2.4L SULEV 25 35 $25,896 $27,400
Sonata Limited 2.4L w/SULEV 25 35 $25,896 $27,400
Sonata Limited+ 2.0T 23 32 $30,081 $31,900
Sonata SE 2.4L 25 36 $21,141 $22,050
Sonata SE 2.4L SULEV 25 36 $21,141 $22,050
Sonata SEL 2.4L 25 35 $22,455 $23,700
Sonata SEL 2.4L SULEV 25 35 $22,455 $23,700
Sonata SEL+ 2.4L 25 35 $22,455 $23,700
Sonata SEL+ 2.4L w/SULEV 25 35 $22,455 $23,700
Sonata Sport 2.0T 23 32 $26,082 $27,600
Sonata Sport 2.4L 25 35 $23,850 $25,200
Sonata Sport+ 2.4L 25 35 $23,478 $24,800
Sonata Hybrid Limited 2.0L 39 44 $28,627 $30,500
Sonata Hybrid Limited 2.0L w/Emerald Blue Interior 39 44 $28,627 $30,500
Sonata Plug-In Hybrid 2.0L N/A N/A $31,669 $33,250
Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Limited 2.0L w/Blue Pearl Interior N/A N/A $36,933 $38,850
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Grand Touring Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Mazda6 Grand Touring Automatic 23 31 $27,571 $29,200
Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve Automatic 23 31 $29,929 $31,700
Mazda6 Signature Automatic 23 31 $32,808 $34,750
Mazda6 Sport Automatic 26 35 $21,836 $23,000
Mazda6 Sport Manual 24 33 $20,951 $21,950
Mazda6 Touring Automatic 26 35 $24,269 $25,700
Select style
2.5i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Legacy 2.5i 25 34 $20,979 $22,195
Legacy 2.5i Limited 25 34 $27,317 $29,095
Legacy 2.5i Premium 25 34 $22,946 $24,295
Legacy 2.5i Sport 25 34 $24,835 $26,345
Legacy 3.6R Limited 20 28 $29,897 $31,945
Pricing
Invoice Price
$21,705
$27,571
$20,979
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$22,650
$29,200
$22,195
Monthly Payment Estimate
$378 / month
$487 / month
$370 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.3
6.7
7.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2018 Hyundai Sonata receives a much-needed injection of style. The 2018 Mazda 6 is a stylish, good handling sedan that finally has the underhood muscle to match. The 2018 Subaru Legacy may be the best mid-size sedan that buyers largely miss. It skips performance for a good safety record and relative value—not bad things.
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Fuel Economy
City
28 mpg 23 mpg 25 mpg
Highway
37 mpg 31 mpg 34 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large Cars Mid-Size Cars Mid-Size Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in)
38 37.1 37
Passenger Volume (ft³)
106.1 99.7 104.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.5 55.1 57.3
Front Leg Room (in)
45.5 42.2 42.9
Front Hip Room (in)
55.3 53.5 55.5
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Second Leg Room (in)
35.6 38.7 38.1
Front Head Room (in)
40.4 37.4 40
Second Hip Room (in)
56.1 53.5 55
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.9 55.9 58.1
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.3 6.5 5.9
Length, Overall (in)
191.1 192.7 188.8
Height, Overall (in)
58.1 57.1 59
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.8 62.4 62.8
Wheelbase (in)
110.4 111.4 108.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.4 72.4 72.4
Track Width, Front (in)
63.5 62.8 62.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
16.3 14.7 15
Brakes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.2 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)
12 11.7 11.6
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5 16.4 18.5
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.8 36.7 36.8
Tires
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P205/65HR16 P225/45WR19 P225/55VR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P205/65HR16 P225/45WR19 P225/55VR17
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3219 3560 3514
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 X 6.5 19 X 7.5 17 X 7
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
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 150 110
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
640 - 490
Engine
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
195 @ 1500 310 @ 2000 174 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
1.6 L/97 2.5 L/152 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
178 @ 5500 227 @ 5000 175 @ 5800
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded H-4
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
28 23 25
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
31 26 29
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
37 31 34
Transmission
Trans Description Cont.
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.88 0.60 -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.93 3.49 3.58 - 0.62
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.72 - -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.29 4.09 3.90
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.04 1.45 -
Trans Type
7 6 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82 0.71 -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
5.30 3.99 3.67
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.32 1.99 -
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.07 1.00 -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Hyundai Sonata Mazda Mazda6 Subaru Legacy
Body Style
Sedan Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.7 6.7 6.0
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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