The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 21,800

€ 27,700

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 2.2 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 ecomatic
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.45 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
GH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 ecomatic
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
109 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
28.8 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17 mpg
city
34 mpg
26 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
239 mi
Range
633 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 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).
111 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Mazda 3 2.2 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