The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 20,300

€ 24,900

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
57.7
68.5
78.7
57.9
69.1
77
68.5 in
Width
69.1 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
104.1
174
103.9
175.6
174 in
Length
175.6 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.05 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
G4
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
28.05 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
40 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
633 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
579 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.6i
111.8 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft