The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)
€ 28,000

€ 16,900

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900
ⓘ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 2.2 CD is 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Mazda 3 2.2 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 2.2 CD
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.55 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BL
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
132 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.35 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.81 lb/hp
27.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
50 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
610 mi
Range
511 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
511 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 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