Subaru Impreza 2006 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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: | 105 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 12.2 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 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 1.6 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 240 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: | 750 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 730 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 | 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: | 4.46 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Subaru Impreza and Mazda 3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1360 litres | |
| Subaru Impreza has 16 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4200 | |
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