The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 25,500

€ 24,900

€ 25,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Subaru Impreza 2.0D is 1.8 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
57.9
68.5
77.4
57.9
69.1
77
68.5 in
Width
69.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 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 2.0D
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.07 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
GH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
148 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
21.01 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
41 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
685 mi
Range
633 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
685 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 2.0D
119.3 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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