Subaru Impreza 2008 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 107 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 43 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.9 | |
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The Subaru Impreza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Subaru Impreza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Impreza gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, 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. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 9 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Subaru Impreza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`770 | |
| 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: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3600 | |
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