Subaru Impreza 2006 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza and Mazda 3 have the same engine power, but Subaru Impreza torque is 3 NM less than Mazda 3. Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato, Kia Carens | |
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.46 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 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 401 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1285 litres | |
| Subaru Impreza has 12 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2400 | |
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