Subaru Impreza 2008 vs Mazda 3 2009
| 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: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 343 NM | 228 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Impreza engine produces 98 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 8.1 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 860 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: | 4.58 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 8 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
538 litres | 1360 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3000 | |
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