The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i (13 - 16)
€ 20,400

€ 21,000

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 1.6 CD is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
57.9
69.1
77
57.7
68.5
78.7
69.1 in
Width
68.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
103.9
175.6
104.1
173.8
175.6 in
Length
173.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.95 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
BL
Generation
G4
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 1.6i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.36 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
27.36 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
551 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
551 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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).
117.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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