The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) 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 1.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
57.9
69.1
77
58.1
70.7
78.5
69.1 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.1 in
103.9
175.6
103.3
173.8
175.6 in
Length
173.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.61 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
BL
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
EJ25
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.21 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
11.21 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
44 mpg
city
17 mpg
60 mpg
highway
29 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
362 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
362 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
195.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
195.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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