Subaru Impreza 2006 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
| Subaru Impreza engine produces 35 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: Although the engine has a chain, its capacity is quite limited. The engine also requires high quality fuel and tends to use more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 2 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1266 litres | 1229 litres | |
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Subaru Impreza has more luggage capacity. Subaru Impreza has 56 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Impreza (by 37 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.9 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 | 1`910 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`425 kg | 1`410 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 435 kg | 500 kg | |
| Subaru Impreza load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than Mazda 3. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
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