Subaru Impreza 2008 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 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: | 107 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 2 HP more power than Mazda 3, but torque is 3 NM less than Mazda 3. Despite the higher power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.3 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1050 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 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. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza and Mazda 3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Subaru Impreza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`745 | |
| 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 (€): | 3600 | 3200 | |
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