2007 Mazda 5 vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda 5 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 5 (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 367 kg more than 2007 Mazda 5.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda 5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 5. (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 5 | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | 5 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
