Mazda Mazda6 (2020) vs. Subaru Legacy (2014) Specs

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2020 Mazda Mazda6 and 2014 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year	2020	2014
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Subaru Legacy
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500	3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	108.3 in	3.1 in
Length	191.5 in	187.2 in	4.3 in
Width	72.4 in	71.7 in	0.7 in
Height	57.1 in	59.3 in	-2.2 in
Curb Weight	3580 lb.	3496 lb.	84 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	40.3 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	56.3 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.1 in	0.0 in	56.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	43.0 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.5 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	56.1 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.1 in	0.0 in	56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.7 in	37.8 in	0.9 in
Total Legroom	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	80.8 in (over 2 rows)	0.1 in
Cargo Volume	14.8 ft³	14.7 ft³	0.1 ft³

2020 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2019	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2014 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	Along with the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and Volkswagen Passat, the Subaru Legacy has one of the roomiest rear seats in the segment. Rear seat passengers have a couple inches less knee room in the Ford Fusion. The rear seats in the Chrysler and Buick are tighter still. This said, especially with the optional sunroof rear seat headroom is somewhat limited. People taller than six feet might come into contact with the headliner. The top trim level includes rear air vents. see full Subaru Legacy review

2014 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the limited grippiness of the tires. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. see full Subaru Legacy review

2014 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Both front and rear seat room are very good. see full Subaru Legacy review
2013	0	I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review

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