The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12)
€ 22,700

€ 18,900

€ 22,700
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 2.0 DISI i-stop is 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.88 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BL
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
128 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.8 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
28.8 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
497 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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