Subaru Impreza 2005 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 392 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Impreza engine produces 124 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 189 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 9.4 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 460 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| 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: | 4.46 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: | 395 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1285 litres | |
| Subaru Impreza has 18 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Subaru Impreza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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: | 1`900 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 2000 | |
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