Compare 2013 Mazda MAZDA3 vs 2013 Subaru Impreza

2013 Mazda MAZDA3
2013 Subaru Impreza
 Add Vehicle
Select style
4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring 28 40 $22,619 $23,650
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i SV 24 33 $17,053 $17,550
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Sport 28 40 $18,388 $19,225
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Touring 28 40 $19,466 $20,350
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Grand Touring 22 29 $24,052 $25,150
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Grand Touring 27 39 $21,805 $22,800
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i SV 25 33 $16,229 $16,700
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Sport 27 39 $17,578 $18,375
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Touring 27 39 $18,653 $19,500
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual s Grand Touring 20 28 $23,287 $24,350
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Grand Touring 28 39 $23,096 $24,150
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Touring 28 39 $19,945 $20,850
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic s Grand Touring 22 29 $24,531 $25,650
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual Mazdaspeed3 Touring 18 25 $23,143 $24,200
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual i Grand Touring 27 38 $22,283 $23,300
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual i Touring 27 38 $19,130 $20,000
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual s Grand Touring 20 28 $23,766 $24,850
Select style
4-Door Automatic 2.0i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.0i 27 36 $18,021 $18,895
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.0i Limited 27 36 $20,888 $21,995
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.0i Premium 27 36 $19,315 $20,295
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.0i 25 34 $17,104 $17,895
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.0i Premium 25 34 $18,815 $19,795
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i 27 36 $18,486 $19,395
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Limited 27 36 $21,352 $22,495
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Premium 27 36 $19,780 $20,795
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Sport Limited 27 36 $21,792 $22,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.0i Sport Premium 27 36 $20,685 $21,795
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i 25 33 $17,569 $18,395
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i Premium 25 33 $19,280 $20,295
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.0i Sport Premium 25 33 $19,768 $20,795

Pricing

Invoice Price
$22,619
$18,021

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$23,650
$18,895

Monthly Payment Estimate
$394 / month
$315 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
8.2
7.8

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2013 Mazda 3 drives with a lot more sophistication and verve than you might expect for a small car this affordable, practical, and fuel-efficient. The 2013 Impreza retains the Subaru hallmarks of standard all-wheel drive, practicality, and durability, while packing in more features for the money—and it looks good doing it.

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City
28 mpg 27 mpg

Highway
40 mpg 36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Compact Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)
53.7 52.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)
94.1 96.9

Second Leg Room (in)
36.2 35.4

Front Head Room (in)
38.9 39.8

Second Hip Room (in)
52.2 53.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.9 55.6

Passenger Capacity
5 5

Second Head Room (in)
37.5 37.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.0 54.2

Front Leg Room (in)
42.0 43.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)
59.8 59.6

Wheelbase (in)
103.9 104.1

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - 27.0

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

Track Width, Front (in)
60.4 59.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.7 5.7

Length, Overall (in)
180.9 180.3

Height, Overall (in)
57.9 57.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)
11.8 12.0

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.43 x - TBD - 10.8 x - TBD -

Brake Type
Pwr Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.5 14.5

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.94 3.2

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
35.8 N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.2 16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.2 34.8

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P205/50VR17 P195/65R15

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA

Front Tire Size
P205/50VR17 P195/65R15

Spare Tire Size
T125/70D16 T135/80D16

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA

Trailering

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

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

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

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

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2950 2977

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.0 15 x 6

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel

Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.0 15 x 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
8.7 - TBD -

Electrical

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

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100 - TBD -

Engine

Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas Flat 4

Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
148 @ 4100 145 @ 4200

Engine Order Code
NA NA

Displacement
2.0L/122 2.0L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
155 @ 6000 148 @ 6200

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
33 30

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
40 36

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
28 27

Transmission

Trans Order Code
NA NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.591 3.700

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.000 1.208

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Continuously Variable Ratio

Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.599 0.618

First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.552 3.581

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.452 1.658

Trans Type
6 CVT

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.708 0.885

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.893 3.667

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.022 2.262

Summary

Vehicle Name
Mazda Mazda3 Subaru Impreza Sedan

Body Style
Sedan Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
N/A NA

Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut

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

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs NA

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A NA

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

Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs NA

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.5 6.1

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- - TBD -

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
--

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

From dealers near you
Go!

Add a Vehicle to Compare

Select a vehicle below
Please choose a make.
Please choose a model.
Please choose a year.
Continue