The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 20,300
€ 20,400
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.37 %
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
4-speed automatic 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
104 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
38 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
777 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
777 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).
90.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
