2013 Mazda MAZDA6 vs 2013 Subaru Legacy

2013 Mazda MAZDA6

2013 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	21	30	$26,204	$27,750
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Sport	21	30	$20,517	$21,725
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Touring	21	30	$22,071	$23,370
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Touring Plus	21	30	$23,769	$25,170
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Grand Touring	18	27	$28,316	$29,990
Mazda6 4-Door Sedan Manual i Sport	21	30	$19,575	$20,725

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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	24	32	$20,119	$21,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Limited	24	32	$24,343	$25,895
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Limited PZEV	24	32	$24,651	$26,195
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i PZEV	24	32	$20,428	$21,595
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Premium	24	32	$21,253	$22,495
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Premium PZEV	24	32	$21,565	$22,795
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Sport	N/A	N/A	$23,094	$24,495
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i Sport PZEV	N/A	N/A	$23,370	$24,795
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H4 Manual 2.5i	21	28	$19,201	$20,295
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R	18	25	$23,806	$25,395
Legacy 4-Door Sedan H6 Automatic 3.6R Limited	18	25	$27,097	$28,895

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,204

$20,119

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,750

$21,295

Monthly Payment Estimate

$463 / month

$355 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Mazda6 is a little more enjoyable to drive than other mid-size sedans, and its roomy, comfortable interior is another advantage, but it's behind the curve in occupant safety and tech features.

The 2013 Subaru Legacy retains its unique position as an affordable, fun-to-drive mid-size sedan with standard all-wheel drive--and adds some standout safety technology.

TCC Likes

Confident steering and handling
Tasteful, sporty styling
Comfortable, supportive seating

Responsive handling
Standard all-wheel drive
Roomy interior, capacious trunk

TCC Dislikes

Base Sport still missing Bluetooth
Unimpressive in safety
Lackluster gas mileage

Bland styling with exaggerated detail
2.5i models aren't swift
High-end models fall short on features

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.300

37.500

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.500

56.100

Front Leg Room (in)

42.500

43.000

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.100

54.500

Second Leg Room (in)

38.000

37.800

Front Head Room (in)

38.100

40.300

Second Hip Room (in)

55.900

53.900

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.300

56.300

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.900

103.0

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.900

59.300

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.400

62.000

Wheelbase (in)

109.800

108.300

Liftover Height (in)

27.200

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.400

71.700

Track Width, Front (in)

62.800

61.600

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.100

5.900

Length, Overall (in)

193.700

187.200

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.600

14.700

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.000 x - TBD -

11.300 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.800 x - TBD -

11.600 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.500

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.400

36.800

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Quick Ratio Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.930

2.900

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.200

14.500

Tires

Spare Tire Size

T115/70D16

T135/80R16

Front Tire Order Code

N/A

Spare Tire Order Code

N/A

Rear Tire Size

P235/45WR18

P205/60R16

Rear Tire Order Code

N/A

Front Tire Size

P235/45WR18

P205/60R16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3323

3392

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18.0 x 8.0

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

18.0 x 8.0

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16.0 x 4.0

16 x - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.900

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

590

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

110

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

170 @ 6000

173 @ 5600

Engine Type

Gas I4

Gas Flat 4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

167 @ 4000

174 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5L/152

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.662

0.885

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.930

3.667

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.997

2.262

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.652

3.700

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.893

1.208

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.618

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.620

3.581

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.285

1.658

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Mazda Mazda6

Subaru Legacy

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

N/A

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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

7.4

6.7

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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