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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 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: | 300 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 407 NM | 251 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Impreza engine produces 116 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 156 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 7.6 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 790 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: | 280'000 km | 440'000 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: | 22 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda CX-5 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is larger. Subaru Impreza is 9 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | 7200 | |
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