The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 27,900

€ 21,200

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 MPS is 3.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
Mazda 3 MPS
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
57.5
69.7
77.6
58.1
68.5
77.4
69.7 in
Width
68.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
58.1 in
103.9
177.6
103.1
173.8
177.6 in
Length
173.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.89 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
BL
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
31 mpg
highway
26 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
388 mi
Range
242 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
242 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
159.2 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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