Compare 2016 Hyundai Elantra vs 2016 Mazda MAZDA3 vs 2016 Subaru Impreza

2016 Hyundai Elantra
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2016 Mazda MAZDA3
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2016 Subaru Impreza
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4-Door Sedan Automatic Limited
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Limited 28 38 $20,766 $21,700
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Limited PZEV 28 38 $20,766 $21,700
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic SE 28 38 $17,629 $18,250
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Sport 24 35 $20,344 $21,250
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Sport PZEV 24 34 $20,344 $21,250
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Value Edition 28 38 $18,997 $19,700
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Manual SE 27 37 $16,734 $17,250
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Manual Sport 24 34 $19,406 $20,250
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Automatic 24 33 $19,071 $19,800
Elantra GT 5-Door HB Manual 24 33 $18,121 $18,800
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4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring 30 41 $22,576 $23,595
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Sport 30 41 $18,083 $18,895
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Touring 30 41 $20,185 $21,095
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Grand Touring 28 39 $24,678 $25,795
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Touring 28 39 $23,723 $24,795
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Grand Touring 29 41 $21,571 $22,545
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Sport 29 41 $17,081 $17,845
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Touring 29 41 $19,183 $20,045
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual s Grand Touring 25 37 $23,673 $24,745
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Grand Touring 30 40 $23,243 $24,295
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Sport 30 40 $18,753 $19,595
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Touring 30 40 $20,856 $21,795
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic s Grand Touring 27 37 $25,345 $26,495
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic s Touring 27 37 $24,389 $25,495
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual i Grand Touring 29 40 $22,241 $23,245
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual i Sport 29 40 $17,748 $18,545
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual i Touring 29 40 $19,851 $20,745
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual s Grand Touring 26 35 $24,343 $25,445
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4-Door CVT 2.0i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Impreza Sedan 4-Door CVT 2.0i 28 37 $18,390 $19,295
Impreza Sedan 4-Door CVT 2.0i Limited 28 37 $21,442 $22,595
Impreza Sedan 4-Door CVT 2.0i Premium 28 37 $20,055 $21,095
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.0i 25 34 $17,473 $18,295
Impreza Wagon 5-Door CVT 2.0i 28 37 $18,855 $19,795
Impreza Wagon 5-Door CVT 2.0i Limited 28 37 $21,907 $23,095
Impreza Wagon 5-Door CVT 2.0i Premium 28 37 $20,520 $21,595
Impreza Wagon 5-Door CVT 2.0i Sport Limited 28 37 $22,347 $23,595
Impreza Wagon 5-Door CVT 2.0i Sport Premium 27 36 $20,962 $22,095
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i 25 34 $17,938 $18,795
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i Sport Premium 24 33 $20,046 $21,095
Pricing
Invoice Price
$20,766
$22,576
$18,390
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$21,700
$23,595
$19,295
Monthly Payment Estimate
$362 / month
$393 / month
$322 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
8.4
8.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
Not quite a hot hatch, the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT gives up some rear-seat space in the name of cargo room and European style. The 2016 Mazda 3 is one of the best-driving and best-looking small cars, with a more premium feel than its (now even lower) price might suggest. The 2016 Subaru Impreza is the compact car to choose when you require all-wheel drive for year-round traction but don't want or need the gas-mileage hit that comes with boxy SUVs and rugged trail ability.
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TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
28 mpg 30 mpg 28 mpg
Highway
38 mpg 41 mpg 37 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Midsize Cars Compact Cars Compact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
95.6 96.3 96.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.8 54.4 54.2
Front Leg Room (in)
43.6 42.2 43.5
Front Hip Room (in)
53.5 55.5 52.2
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Second Leg Room (in)
33.1 35.8 35.4
Front Head Room (in)
40 37.6 39.8
Second Hip Room (in)
52.7 53.5 53.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.9 57.2 55.6
Second Head Room (in)
37.1 37.5 37.1
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
56.3 57.3 57.7
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.6 61.4 59.6
Wheelbase (in)
106.3 106.3 104.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.9 70.7 68.5
Track Width, Front (in)
61.1 61.2 59.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.3 6.1 5.7
Length, Overall (in)
179.1 180.3 180.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
14.8 12.4 12
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.3 10.4 10.8
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11 11 10.9
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
12.8 13.2 14.5
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.8 34.8 34.8
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/45HR17 P205/60HR16 P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P215/45HR17 P205/60HR16 P195/65HR15
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2818 2930 3021
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 16 X 6.5 15 X 6
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 16 X 6.5 15 X 6
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Steel
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550 - -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90 100 110
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
130 @ 4700 150 @ 4000 145 @ 4200
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
1.8 L/110 2.0 L/122 2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
145 @ 6500 155 @ 6000 148 @ 6200
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded H-4
Fuel System
MPI Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
32 34 31
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
38 41 37
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
28 30 28
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.44 3.55 3.58 - 0.62
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.94 3.59 3.70
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.83 1.45 -
Trans Type
6 6 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.71 -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.44 3.89 3.67
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.73 2.02 -
Trans Order Code
A6GF1 NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.39 1.00 -
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.77 0.60 -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Hyundai Elantra Mazda Mazda3 Subaru Impreza Sedan
Body Style
Sedan Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.9 5.2 5.7
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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