The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14)
€ 20,400

€ 45,400

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘ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 4.5 cm longer, 4 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
1470
1755
1955
1475
1795
1995
1755 mm
Width
1795 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1470 mm
Height
1475 mm
2640
4460
2625
4415
4460 mm
Length
4415 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2625 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.3 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BL
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
2457 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 bhp
296 bhp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
407 NM
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
240 NM
407 NM
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.08 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
12.36 kg/bhp
5.08 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
63 mpg
27 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
49 mpg
city
20 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
34 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
759 mi
Range
362 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
362 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
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).
195.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
195.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L