Subaru Impreza 2006 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.3 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: | 105 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 21 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mazda 2 | |
| 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: | 4.46 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Impreza is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 4 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`000 | 1`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2400 | |
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