Subaru Impreza 2002 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Impreza engine produces 9 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 9.4 | |
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The Subaru Impreza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Subaru Impreza over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 460 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km on highway | 540 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Impreza 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) | |
| Mazda 3 2006 2.3 engine: The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 7 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 311 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1285 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 102 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 2000 | |
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