The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 45,400
€ 20,400
€ 45,400
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 WRX STi 2.5 is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
58.1
70.7
78.5
57.9
69.1
77
70.7 in
Width
69.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.1 in
Height
57.9 in
103.3
173.8
103.9
175.6
173.8 in
Length
175.6 in
103.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.3 %
General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
GH
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
300 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
11.21 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
29 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
362 mi
Range
759 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
362 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
195.2 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 WRX STi 2.5
195.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
