The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 21,800

€ 20,400

€ 21,800
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 ecomatic is 4.5 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1475
1740
1965
1470
1755
1955
1740 mm
Width
1755 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1475 mm
Height
1470 mm
2620
4415
2640
4460
4415 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
9.39 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
GH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
142 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
109 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
194 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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13.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
13.07 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
26 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
20 mpg
city
53 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
239 mi
Range
777 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
90.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L