The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 18,600

€ 20,400

€ 18,600
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 Subaru Impreza 1.6i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 4 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1465
1740
2000
1470
1755
1955
1740 mm
Width
1755 mm
2000 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1465 mm
Height
1470 mm
2645
4420
2640
4460
4420 mm
Length
4460 mm
2645 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.26 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
G4
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1600 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
112 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 bhp
108 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
150 NM
240 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
115 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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12.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
12.32 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
46 mpg
63 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
35 mpg
city
49 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
551 mi
Range
759 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
551 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 1.6i
117.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L