Subaru Impreza 2014 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 268 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 103 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 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 6.2 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1060 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda 3 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 3 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 1 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 | 419 litres | |
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Subaru Impreza has more luggage capacity. Subaru Impreza has 41 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 (€): | 27 800 | 11 600 | |
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