Subaru Impreza 2005 vs Mazda 3 2009
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/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: | 1.5 - 2.5 (petrol) | 1.6 - 2.5 (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: | 105 - 230 HP | 105 - 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 - 320 NM | 145 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 - 15.9 seconds | 6.1 - 13.1 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 - 10.3 | 4.4 - 9.6 | |
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Subaru Impreza petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 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) | 145 - 155 mm (5.7 - 6.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Impreza is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1266 litres | 1360 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 125 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 94 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 1.4 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: | ~ 1`800 kg | ~ 1`856 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`358 kg | ~ 1`318 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 442 kg | ~ 538 kg | |
| Subaru Impreza load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem less than Mazda 3. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
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