The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
€ 22,000

€ 22,700

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Subaru Impreza 1.6i is 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
58.3
69.9
79.9
57.9
69.1
77
69.9 in
Width
69.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
105.1
175.6
103.9
175.6
175.6 in
Length
175.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.03 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
G5
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 2.0 DISI i-stop
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
FB16
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
112 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
149 hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
141 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
▶ REPLAY
26.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
26.75 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
36 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
503 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
478 mi
503 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
123.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







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