Subaru Impreza 2014 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 104 HP | |
| Torque: | 407 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 196 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 263 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 8.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 6.3 | |
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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: | 570 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1040 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 | 350'000 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: | 21 years | 16 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Impreza might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | 408 litres | |
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Subaru Impreza has more luggage capacity. Subaru Impreza has 52 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 27 800 | 11 600 | |
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