Compare 2015 Mazda MAZDA6 vs 2015 Nissan Altima vs 2015 Subaru Legacy

2015 Mazda MAZDA6
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2015 Nissan Altima
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2015 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 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 I4 2.5
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 27 38 $21,256 $22,300
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 S 27 38 $21,031 $22,560
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 SL 27 38 $26,232 $28,150
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 SV 27 38 $23,041 $24,720
Altima 4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 S 22 32 $24,650 $26,450
Altima 4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 SL 22 32 $29,766 $31,950
Altima 4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 SV 22 32 $27,793 $29,830
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4-Door Sedan 2.5i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Legacy 4-Door Sedan 2.5i 26 36 $20,487 $21,695
Legacy 4-Door Sedan 2.5i Limited 26 36 $24,894 $26,495
Legacy 4-Door Sedan 2.5i Limited PZEV 26 36 $25,202 $26,795
Legacy 4-Door Sedan 2.5i PZEV 26 36 $20,796 $21,995
Legacy 4-Door Sedan 2.5i Premium 26 36 $22,173 $23,495
Legacy 4-Door Sedan 2.5i Premium PZEV 26 36 $22,486 $23,795
Legacy 4-Door Sedan 3.6R Limited 20 29 $27,739 $29,595
Pricing
Invoice Price
$28,235
$21,256
$20,487
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$29,895
$22,300
$21,695
Monthly Payment Estimate
$498 / month
$372 / month
$362 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
8.2
8.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
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. If you don't mind a CVT, the 2015 Nissan Altima is a solid choice that checks off all the boxes. The 2015 Subaru Legacy smooths over its ruffles, and out-domestics some American family sedans with a big back seat, excellent gas mileage and standard all-wheel drive.
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Fuel Economy
City
26 mpg 27 mpg 26 mpg
Highway
38 mpg 38 mpg 36 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Cars Midsize Cars Mid-Size Cars
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
99.7 101.9 104.6
Second Hip Room (in)
56.1 52.1 55
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.1 56.4 58.1
Second Head Room (in)
37.1 37.1 37
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.5 56.4 57.3
Front Leg Room (in)
42.2 45 42.9
Front Hip Room (in)
56.1 54 55.5
Second Leg Room (in)
38.7 36.1 38.1
Front Head Room (in)
37.4 40 40
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
62.8 62.4 62.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.7 5.4 5.9
Length, Overall (in)
191.5 191.5 188.8
Height, Overall (in)
57.1 57.9 59
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.4 62.4 62.8
Wheelbase (in)
111.4 109.3 108.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.4 72 72.4
Liftover Height (in)
- 26.9 -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
14.8 15.4 15
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.7 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
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.9 11.5 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
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.4 18 18.5
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.7 36.1 36.8
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size
P225/45WR19 P215/60TR16 P225/55VR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/45WR19 P215/60TR16 P225/55VR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3232 3108 3468
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 X 7.5 16 X 7 17 X 7
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 X 7.5 16 X 7 17 X 7
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100 110 110
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 550 490
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
185 @ 3250 180 @ 4000 174 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.5 L/152 2.5 L/152 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
184 @ 5700 182 @ 6000 175 @ 5800
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded H-4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI Sequential MPI
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
30 31 30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
38 38 36
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
26 27 26
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.55 2.35 - 0.39 3.58 - 0.62
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.81 4.83 3.90
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 - -
Trans Type
6 1 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive All Wheel
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.71 - -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.89 1.75 3.67
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.02 - -
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 - -
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD CVT w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.60 - -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Mazda Mazda6 Nissan Altima Subaru Legacy
Body Style
Sedan Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut
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
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.8 5.7 (Est) 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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