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Mazda6 vs Subaru Legacy and Outback

25 messages,  Last post on Aug 02, 2007 at 8:22 PM

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What is this discussion about? Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Mazda MAZDA6, Sedan, Wagon

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#6 of 25 another question by misha1641

Jul 12, 2007 (5:41 am)

Thank you Both very much for sharing your opinions!! i am a big fan of Manual plus with GT 240 hps that is very attractive, how is it on gas?

#7 of 25 Gas mileage of the LGT by shrinermonkey

Jul 12, 2007 (7:30 am)

Gas mileage tends to be pretty poor on the GT model, most people are getting below the EPA ratings. You might want to check out some Legacy GT specific forums to get a better idea. Seems you have to drive very conservatively to get good mileage with the turbo. But what is the point of having it if you aren't going to use it?

#8 of 25 Re: Gas mileage of the LGT [shrinermonkey] by paisan

Jul 14, 2007 (8:31 pm)

Replying to: shrinermonkey (Jul 12, 2007 7:30 am)
So far on mine with 30k miles, I'm turning 28+ mpg on the highway at 75-80mph. Haven't done any city or mixed driving yet with it.
 
-mike

#9 of 25 Re: Gas mileage of the LGT [paisan] by shrinermonkey

Jul 15, 2007 (11:41 am)

Replying to: paisan (Jul 14, 2007 8:31 pm)
I regualarly get 31-32+ mpg on the highway with my N/A 2.5i wagon with the automatic. Recently got 32.3 mpg on a 1400 mile road trip 70+ mph most of the way with some city driving thrown in. It is the city drving that tends to be quite poor on the GT because of increased dip into turbo boost. It was the same with my old VW Passat 1.8T, decent hwy mileage but struggled to get over 18 mpg in town and that was w/o AWD.

#10 of 25 Re: Gas mileage of the LGT [shrinermonkey] by paisan

Jul 15, 2007 (6:34 pm)

Replying to: shrinermonkey (Jul 15, 2007 11:41 am)
I'll keep you guys posted when I start driving it on a daily basis how it does in city driving.
 
-mike

#11 of 25 Re: Mazda6 vs Subaru Legacy and Outback [misha1641] by suydam

Jul 17, 2007 (9:38 am)

Replying to: misha1641 (Jul 10, 2007 5:51 pm)
I had a 1999 Subaru Forester. We sold it because we didn't like the gas mileage, the back seats were torture for us (we are tall), and the local dealer service was awful.
 
I then bought a Mazda6 wagon (2004) which I loved except for the atrocious gas mileage -- between 18-20 mpg around town.
 
You are right. There are not too many choices. We sold the Mazda, and then bought a used Pontiac Vibe. Better gas mileage -- between 26-28 mpg around town-- and way more comfortable rear seats. I have heard people complain about the driving position but for me it's fine. It isn't as zippy as the Mazda for sure, but costs a lot less to drive.
 
So if gas mileage matters, the Matrix/Vibe is the way to go. If you like a car that has a lot of zoom zoom, the Mazda is much better. Subaru's advantage is in snowy climes where you need the AWD, but it takes a toll on mpg.

#12 of 25 Re: Mazda6 vs Subaru Legacy and Outback [suydam] by ateixeira

Jul 18, 2007 (7:04 am)

Replying to: suydam (Jul 17, 2007 9:38 am)
For me the driver's seat on the Vibe/Matrix is too high. Might be tolerable if it had arm rests or something.
 
We're all shaped differently, though. So try before you buy, preferably a long test drive.

#13 of 25 26 mpg 30 mpg Mazda6 by moparbad

Jul 18, 2007 (1:36 pm)

I obtain 26 mpg in city and 30 to 35 mpg on highway in my Mazda6.

#14 of 25 Re: 26 mpg 30 mpg Mazda6 [moparbad] by ateixeira

Jul 18, 2007 (1:43 pm)

Replying to: moparbad (Jul 18, 2007 1:36 pm)
Which engine and trans combo? Also, what body style?

#15 of 25 Re: 26 mpg 30 mpg Mazda6 [moparbad] by paisan

Jul 18, 2007 (3:35 pm)

Replying to: moparbad (Jul 18, 2007 1:36 pm)
I obtain 26 mpg in city and 30 to 35 mpg on highway in my Mazda6.
 
That's gotta be FWD and 4cylinder maybe with an MT also. I highly doubt the Mazdaspeed 6 would get that milage!
 
-mike

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