The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 21,800
€ 17,000
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 1.6
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 ecomatic
Mazda 3 1.6
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.4 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 1.6
GH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 1.6
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EL15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 1.6
109 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
28.8 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
26 mpg
highway
45 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
239 mi
Range
542 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
160.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
