Subaru Impreza 2014 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 268 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 148 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 5.1 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 14 cm longer than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Impreza is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1263 litres | |
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Subaru Impreza has more luggage capacity. Subaru Impreza has 96 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`465 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | 7200 | |
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