Subaru Impreza 2005 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 160 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 3, but torque is 1 NM less than Mazda 3. Despite the higher power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 610 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: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 3 2009 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
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`200 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4200 | |
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