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

€ 27,500

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.4 inches lower.
Mazda 3 MPS
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
57.5
69.7
77.6
59.8
69.7
77.6
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.5 in
Height
59.8 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 2.0R ecomatic
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.37 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
BL
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EJ20
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 6400 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
31 mpg
highway
26 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
388 mi
Range
225 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
225 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R 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).
171.1 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
171.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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