Subaru Impreza 2002 vs Mazda 3 2006
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Subaru Impreza is available with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mazda 3 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.5 (petrol) | 1.3 - 2.3 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mazda 3 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 - 265 HP | 84 - 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 - 343 NM | 122 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 - 15.9 seconds | 6.1 - 14.9 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 - 11.1 | 4.7 - 9.7 | |
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Subaru Impreza petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 - 155 mm (5.9 - 6.1 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 7 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 401 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1285 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`813 kg | ~ 1`796 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`383 kg | ~ 1`257 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 430 kg | ~ 539 kg | |
| Subaru Impreza load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 25 procentiem less than Mazda 3. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 2000 | |
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