Compare 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 vs 2010 Subaru Impreza

2010 Mazda MAZDA3
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4-Door Sedan Automatic i Sport
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Sport 24 33 $16,028 $17,105
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Touring 24 33 $17,586 $18,775
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Grand Touring 22 29 $21,014 $22,445
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Sport 22 29 $18,721 $19,985
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i SV 25 33 $14,387 $15,345
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Sport 25 33 $15,236 $16,255
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Touring 25 33 $16,793 $17,925
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual s Grand Touring 21 29 $20,268 $21,645
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual s Sport 21 29 $17,975 $19,185
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic s Grand Touring 22 29 $21,480 $22,945
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic s Sport 22 29 $19,187 $20,485
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual Mazdaspeed3 Sport 18 25 $21,851 $23,340
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual s Grand Touring 21 29 $20,734 $22,145
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual s Sport 21 29 $18,441 $19,685
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4-Door Automatic 2.5GT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.5GT 19 24 $25,510 $26,995
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.5i 20 26 $17,651 $18,495
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.5i Premium 20 26 $18,576 $19,495
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.5i Premium Navigation/Pwr Moon 20 26 $21,182 $22,495
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.5i Premium Special Edition 20 26 $19,030 $19,995
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.5i 20 27 $16,734 $17,495
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.5i Premium 20 27 $17,659 $18,495
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.5i Premium Special Edition 20 27 $18,113 $18,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.5GT 19 24 $25,978 $27,495
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.5i 20 26 $18,115 $18,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.5i Premium 20 26 $19,040 $19,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.5i Premium Navigation/Pwr Moon 20 26 $21,646 $22,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.5i Premium Special Edition 20 26 $19,494 $20,495
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic Outback Sport 20 26 $19,945 $20,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.5i 20 27 $17,198 $17,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.5i Premium 20 27 $18,123 $18,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.5i Premium Special Edition 20 27 $18,577 $19,495
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual Outback Sport 20 27 $19,028 $19,995

Pricing

Invoice Price
$16,028
$25,510

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$17,105
$26,995

Monthly Payment Estimate
$285 / month
$450 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
8.4
7.2

TCC’s Bottom Line
Overall the 2010 MazdaSpeed3 delivers pulse-quickening thrills for the back roads—or weekend track forays—all on a tight budget, without sacrificing too much practicality for everyday commuting. With its standard all-wheel-drive system, the 2010 Subaru Impreza automatically has a leg up over many of its rivals in the small car segment. Throw in its strong performance and safety credentials and the Subaru is hard to beat.

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Fuel Economy

City
24 mpg 19 mpg

Highway
33 mpg 24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Compact Sub-Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)
37.5 36.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)
94.1 87.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.0 52.9

Front Leg Room (in)
42.0 42.9

Front Hip Room (in)
53.7 53.3

Passenger Capacity
5 5

Second Leg Room (in)
36.2 33.0

Front Head Room (in)
38.9 38.6

Second Hip Room (in)
52.2 51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.9 52.7

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.7 6.3

Length, Overall (in)
180.7 180.3

Height, Overall (in)
57.9 58.1

Track Width, Rear (in)
59.8 58.1

Wheelbase (in)
103.9 103.1

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - 27.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.1 68.5

Track Width, Front (in)
60.4 58.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)
11.8 11.0

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes NA

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.4 x - TBD - 10.3 x 0.39

Brake Type
Pwr Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.9 x - TBD - 10.8 x 0.94

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA Yes

Brake ABS System
4-wheel 4-Channel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.5 16.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
17.1 35.4

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.94 3.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
35.8 NA

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.2 16.5

Tires

Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P205/55R16

Spare Tire Size
T115/70D15 T125/70D17

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16 P205/55R16

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2928 3053

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)
15 x - TBD - 17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material
Steel Alloy

Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material
Steel Alloy

Spare Wheel Material
Steel - TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 16 x 6.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.9 7.4

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 356

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100 90

Engine

Displacement
2.0L/122 2.5L/150

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
148 @ 6500 224 @ 5200

Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas Flat 4-Cyl Turbocharged

Fuel System
EFI MFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
135 @ 4500 226 @ 2800

Engine Order Code
NA NA

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
24 19

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
33 24

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
- 21

Transmission

Trans Type
5 4

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69 NA

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.41 2.27

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.93 1.55

Trans Order Code
NA NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.46 3.90

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.93 0.69

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA

First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.62 2.79

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.29 1.00

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- NA

Summary

Vehicle Name
Mazda Mazda3 Subaru Impreza Sedan

Body Style
4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - NA

Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link Double wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs w/Upper A-Arm

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - NA

Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Independent Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - NA

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs w/Lower L-Arm

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - NA

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.9 8.9

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- 5

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