Mazda 3 2009 vs Subaru Impreza 2008
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| 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 | Automatic | |
| Mazda 3 is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Subaru Impreza is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mazda 3 is available with front wheel drive, while Subaru Impreza can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | 1.5 (petrol) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 - 260 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 - 400 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 - 13.1 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 - 9.6 | 7.5 | |
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Mazda 3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Subaru Impreza. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 11 cm shorter than the Subaru Impreza, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 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`856 | 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 | 4000 | |
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