Subaru Impreza 2006 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 228 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Subaru Impreza engine produces 63 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 92 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 8.1 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 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) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Impreza is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1266 litres | 1360 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Subaru Impreza has 125 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 94 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 1.4 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`860 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
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