Subaru Impreza 2003 vs Mazda 3 2006

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Subaru Impreza
2003 - 2005
Mazda 3
2006 - 2009
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
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 - 2.0 (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 HP84 - 260 HP
Torque: 143 - 343 NM122 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.5 - 15.9 seconds6.1 - 14.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.2 - 11.14.7 - 9.7
Subaru Impreza petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.42 m4.49 m
Width: 1.74 m1.76 m
Height: 1.44 m1.47 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: 395 litres413 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1285 litres
Subaru Impreza has 18 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`280~ 1`796
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 42002600
Pros and Cons: Subaru Impreza has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • only petrol engines available
  • fewer faults
Mazda 3 has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • lower price
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