Compare 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 vs 2012 Subaru WRX

2012 Mazda MAZDA3
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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 28 40 $21,568 $22,550
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Sport 24 33 $16,443 $17,555
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Touring 24 33 $17,749 $18,950
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Grand Touring 22 29 $21,603 $23,070
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Touring 22 29 $20,134 $21,500
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i SV 25 33 $14,771 $15,200
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Sport 25 33 $15,648 $16,705
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Touring 25 33 $16,952 $18,100
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual s Grand Touring 20 28 $20,854 $22,270
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual s Touring 20 28 $19,385 $20,700
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Grand Touring 28 39 $22,141 $23,150
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Touring 28 39 $19,274 $20,150
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic s Grand Touring 22 29 $22,071 $23,570
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic s Touring 22 29 $20,600 $22,000
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual Mazdaspeed3 Touring 18 25 $22,191 $23,700
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual i Touring 27 38 $18,462 $19,300
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual s Grand Touring 20 28 $21,322 $22,770
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual s Touring 20 28 $19,852 $21,200
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4-Door Manual WRX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Impreza Sedan WRX 4-Door Manual WRX 17 25 $24,171 $25,595
Impreza Sedan WRX 4-Door Manual WRX Limited 17 25 $27,402 $29,095
Impreza Sedan WRX 4-Door Manual WRX Limited w/Navigation 17 25 $27,402 $29,095
Impreza Sedan WRX 4-Door Manual WRX Premium 17 25 $26,479 $28,095
Impreza Sedan WRX 4-Door Manual WRX Premium w/Navigation 17 25 $26,479 $28,095
Impreza Sedan WRX 4-Door Manual WRX STI 17 23 $32,263 $34,095
Impreza Sedan WRX 4-Door Manual WRX STI Limited 17 23 $35,379 $37,445
Impreza Sedan WRX 4-Door Manual WRX STI Limited w/Navigation 17 23 $35,379 $37,445
Impreza Sedan WRX 4-Door Manual WRX STI w/Navigation 17 23 $32,263 $34,095
Impreza Wagon WRX 5-Door Manual WRX 19 25 $24,174 $25,595
Impreza Wagon WRX 5-Door Manual WRX Limited 19 25 $27,405 $29,095
Impreza Wagon WRX 5-Door Manual WRX Premium 19 25 $26,482 $28,095
Impreza Wagon WRX 5-Door Manual WRX STI 17 23 $34,123 $36,095
Pricing
Invoice Price
$21,568
$24,171
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$22,550
$25,595
Monthly Payment Estimate
$376 / month
$427 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
8.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
With its new Skyactive powertrains, the 2012 Mazda3 is the eco-conscious choice that sure doesn't drive like one. Both the 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX and STI are fun, quick, and tractable in any driving situation; they're large enough for a family, remarkably practical, and their only downsides are the lack of an automatic and lousy fuel economy.
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Fuel Economy
City
28 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
40 mpg 25 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Sub-Compact
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in)
37.5 37.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.0 53.2
Front Leg Room (in)
42.0 43.5
Front Hip Room (in)
53.7 54.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
94.1 94.6
Second Leg Room (in)
36.2 33.5
Front Head Room (in)
38.9 40.3
Second Hip Room (in)
52.2 53.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.9 54.8
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.7 6.1
Length, Overall (in)
180.9 180.3
Height, Overall (in)
57.9 58.1
Track Width, Rear (in)
59.8 60.6
Wheelbase (in)
103.9 103.3
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.1 70.3
Track Width, Front (in)
60.4 60.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
11.8 11.3
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.4 x - TBD - 11.3 x - TBD -
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 - 11.6 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-wheel 4-Channel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.5 16.9
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.2 15.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.2 36.1
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.94 2.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
35.8 38.7
Tires
Front Tire Size
P205/50VR17 P235/45R17
Spare Tire Size
T125/70D16 - TBD -
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P205/50VR17 P235/45R17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - TBD -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2950 3208
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.0 17 x 8.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
Steel - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.0 17 x 8.0
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.9 7.8
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100 110
Engine
Displacement
2.0L/122 2.5L/150
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
155 @ 6000 265 @ 6000
Engine Type
Gas I4 Turbocharged Gas Flat 4
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
148 @ 4100 244 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
28 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
33 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
40 25
Transmission
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 1.30
Trans Type
6 5
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 0.74
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
- TBD - 3.33
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.02 1.88
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.89 3.90
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.97
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Manual
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.59 NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.55 3.17
Clutch Size (in)
NA - TBD -
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- NA
Summary
Body Style
4 Door Sedan Sedan
Vehicle Name
Mazda Mazda3 Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 0.83
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Independent Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - 0.63
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
4.5 8.9
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- 4
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
--
Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
--
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
--
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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