The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
€ 18,900
€ 27,900
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mazda 3 MPS
58.1
68.5
77.4
57.5
69.7
77.6
68.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.1 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
173.8
103.9
177.6
173.8 in
Length
177.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mazda 3 MPS
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.13 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mazda 3 MPS
GH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 MPS
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mazda 3 MPS
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
28.8 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
37 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
497 mi
Range
388 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
