The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (14 - 17) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (14 - 15)
€ 41,600

€ 26,900

€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 width, but the Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 is 0.6 inches longer and an inch taller.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
58.1
70.7
78.5
57.1
70.7
80.8
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
58.1 in
Height
57.1 in
104.3
180.9
106.3
180.3
180.9 in
Length
180.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.8 %

General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
G4
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
300 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
158 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
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11.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
11.73 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
49 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
28 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
359 mi
Range
661 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
359 mi
661 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Environmental Impact
197 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).
98.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
197 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data