Mazda 3 2010 vs Subaru Impreza 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 8 HP more power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 128 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 7.5 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 12 cm shorter than the Subaru Impreza, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Subaru Impreza, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3400 | |
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