The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 17,000

€ 21,800

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
Mazda 3 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
57.9
69.1
77
58.1
68.5
77.4
69.1 in
Width
68.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
58.1 in
103.9
175.6
103.1
173.8
175.6 in
Length
173.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.4 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BL
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
114 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.8 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
28.8 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
45 mpg
highway
26 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
542 mi
Range
239 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
239 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
160.8 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
160.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft