The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D (10 - 12)
€ 27,900

€ 27,600

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mazda 3 MPS is 3.1 inches longer and 2.2 inches lower.
Mazda 3 MPS
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
57.5
69.7
77.6
59.6
69.7
77.6
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.5 in
Height
59.6 in
103.9
177.6
103.1
174.4
177.6 in
Length
174.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.18 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
BL
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
18 mpg
city
33 mpg
31 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
388 mi
Range
685 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
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).
119.3 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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