Subaru Impreza 2017 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 407 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Impreza engine produces 114 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| 550 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 7 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Impreza is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 450 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Impreza has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 24 600 | 14 800 | |
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