The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 17) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 20,300
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 SKYACTIV-D 105 is 1.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and an inch lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
57.1
70.7
80.8
58.1
68.5
77.4
70.7 in
Width
68.5 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.1 in
Height
58.1 in
106.3
175.6
103.1
173.8
175.6 in
Length
173.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.14 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
BM
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
29.04 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
48 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
720 mi
Range
497 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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








