Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda6
When comparing the Subaru Legacy's and the Mazda Mazda6's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Legacy has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and interior volume. The Mazda Mazda6 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Subaru Legacy's and the Mazda Mazda6's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Legacy is a better car than the Mazda Mazda6.
Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda6 Pricing
A used 2021 Subaru Legacy ranges from $21,889 to $31,999 while a used 2021 Mazda Mazda6 is priced between $19,985 to $31,243.
Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda6 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Subaru Legacy loses 41.6 percent of its value and the Mazda Mazda6 loses 43.8 percent of its value. This means the Subaru Legacy retains 2.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mazda Mazda6.
Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda6 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Subaru Legacy is 8.4 out of 10 while the Mazda Mazda6's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Subaru Legacy being ranked 3 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Mazda Mazda6 being ranked 4 out of 13.
Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda6 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Subaru Legacy is 8.5 out of 10. For the Mazda Mazda6 the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Subaru Legacy a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mazda Mazda6.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Subaru Legacy’s base engine makes 182 horsepower, and the Mazda Mazda6 base engine makes 187 horsepower. The Legacy is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 648 miles. The Mazda6 is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. This gives the Subaru Legacy the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mazda Mazda6. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are midsize cars, the Subaru Legacy has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Subaru Legacy and the Mazda Mazda6 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
21889 - 31999
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.415894
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
19985 - 31243
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.438143
Subaru Legacy Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.449106 / 10
Reliability:
8.547319 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Mazda Mazda6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.700646 / 10
Reliability:
8.50194 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Subaru Legacy Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
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3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Mazda Mazda6 Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Subaru Legacy Trim Levels
Base, Limited, Limited XT, Premium, Sport, Touring XT
Mazda Mazda6 Trim Levels
Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Sport, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
178 foot-lbs @ 3700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
187 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
186 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
500 / 648 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 35 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
426 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Cargo Space:
15.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
14.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3499 lbs
Width:
82 inches
Height:
59.1 inches
Length:
190.6 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3437 lbs
Width:
82.3 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
192.7 inches
Wheelbase:
111.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
225/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/55R17