The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12)
€ 20,400
€ 18,900
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 CD is 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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 CD
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.6 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BL
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
115 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.8 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
28.8 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
62 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
497 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
142.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
