The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 18,900
€ 21,600
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.1
68.5
77.4
57.9
69.1
77
68.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.1 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
173.8
103.9
175.6
173.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.96 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
GH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
109 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
28.8 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
37 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
795 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
88.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
