Mazda 3 2016 vs Subaru Impreza 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 407 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 180 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 197 NM less than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 4.8 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 720 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 2 cm shorter than the Subaru Impreza, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 460 litres | |
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Subaru Impreza has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 41 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.4 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: | 1`835 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 27 200 | |
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