The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 18,300
€ 20,400
€ 18,300
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
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
GH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
104 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.97 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
38 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
759 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
