2011 Mazda MAZDA6 vs 2011 Subaru Legacy

2011 Mazda MAZDA6

2011 Subaru Legacy

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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	22	31	$24,788	$26,820
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Sport	22	31	$19,405	$20,990
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Touring	22	31	$20,923	$22,635
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Touring Plus	22	31	$22,406	$24,240
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Grand Touring	18	27	$27,098	$29,320
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Touring Plus	18	27	$25,030	$27,080
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Manual i Sport	21	30	$18,481	$19,990

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4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i	23	31	$19,844	$20,995
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Ltd	23	31	$23,791	$25,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Ltd PZEV	23	31	$24,100	$25,595
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Ltd Pwr Moon	23	31	$23,791	$25,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Ltd Pwr Moon PZEV	23	31	$24,100	$25,595
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Ltd Pwr Moon/Navigation	23	31	$23,791	$25,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Ltd Pwr Moon/Navigation PZEV	23	31	$24,100	$25,595
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i PZEV	23	31	$20,153	$21,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Prem	23	31	$20,794	$21,995
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Prem AWP	23	31	$20,794	$21,995
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Prem AWP PZEV	23	31	$21,103	$22,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Prem AWP/HK Audio	23	31	$20,794	$21,995
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Prem AWP/HK Audio PZEV	23	31	$21,103	$22,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Prem AWP/HK/Pwr Moon	23	31	$20,794	$21,995
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Prem AWP/HK/Pwr Moon PZEV	23	31	$21,103	$22,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Prem AWP/Pwr Moon	23	31	$20,794	$21,995
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Prem AWP/Pwr Moon PZEV	23	31	$21,103	$22,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Prem PZEV	23	31	$21,103	$22,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5GT Ltd	18	25	$29,259	$31,395
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5GT Ltd Navigation	18	25	$29,259	$31,395
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5i	19	27	$18,926	$19,995
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5i Prem	19	27	$19,876	$20,995
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5i Prem AWP	19	27	$19,876	$20,995
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5i Prem AWP/Pwr Moon	19	27	$19,876	$20,995
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R	18	25	$23,440	$24,995
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R Ltd	18	25	$26,546	$28,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R Ltd Pwr Moon	18	25	$26,546	$28,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R Ltd Pwr Moon/Navigation	18	25	$26,546	$28,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R Prem	18	25	$24,474	$25,995
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R Prem HK Audio/Pwr Moon	18	25	$24,474	$25,995
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R Prem Pwr Moon	18	25	$24,474	$25,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,788

$19,844

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,820

$20,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$447 / month

$350 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2011 Mazda Mazda6 is a great pick for practically-minded family-car shoppers who also value driving enjoyment.

The 2011 Subaru Legacy is one of the best-handling mid-size sedans, and the only mainstream one to offer standard all-wheel drive.

TCC Likes

Sporty, classy styling
Responsive, agile handling
Strong acceleration (V-6)

Precise steering and nimble handling
Quiet cabin and refined feel
All-weather ability, no matter which engine

TCC Dislikes

Steering and suspension a little too soft?
No Bluetooth on affordable models
Bleached-out electroluminescent gauges

Bluetooth interface not available in base 2.5i
CVT aside, unimpressive fuel economy
Materials in 3.6R

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

55.1

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

38.0

37.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.1

40.3

Second Hip Room (in)

55.9

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

56.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.9

103.0

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

56.1

Front Leg Room (in)

42.5

43.0

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

109.8

108.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

71.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

61.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

193.7

186.4

Height, Overall (in)

57.9

59.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

61.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.6

14.7

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x - TBD -

11.6 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x - TBD -

11.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.93

2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

38.7

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.2

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

36.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P205/60R16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P205/60R16

Spare Tire Size

T115/70D16

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3309

3379

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17.0 x 7.0

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16.0 x 4.0

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17.0 x 7.0

16 x 6.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.9

6.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

110

Engine

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas Flat 4

Fuel System

MPFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

167 @ 4000

170 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5L/152

2.5L/150

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

170 @ 6000

170 @ 5600

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.86

3.70

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.93

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.62

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.41

2.36

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.93

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Vehicle Name

Mazda Mazda6

Subaru Legacy

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent Strut

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double-Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent E-Type

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.5

7.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

7 (2010)

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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