2017 Mazda MAZDA3 vs 2017 Subaru Impreza

2017 Mazda MAZDA3

2017 Subaru Impreza

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Grand Touring Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda3 4-Door Grand Touring Automatic	27	36	$23,149	$24,195
Mazda3 4-Door Grand Touring Manual	25	34	$22,144	$23,145
Mazda3 4-Door Sport Automatic	28	37	$18,084	$18,895
Mazda3 4-Door Sport Manual	27	37	$17,080	$17,845
Mazda3 4-Door Touring Automatic	28	37	$20,568	$21,495
Mazda3 4-Door Touring Manual	27	37	$19,564	$20,445
Mazda3 5-Door Touring 2.5 Automatic	26	35	$22,431	$23,445
Mazda3 5-Door Touring 2.5 Manual	25	33	$21,429	$22,395

2017 Subaru Impreza

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,149

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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,195

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Monthly Payment Estimate

$403 / month

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The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Mazda 3 is near the top of our favorite compact cars on sale today. Its good performance, good fuel economy, and good value make for a very good car.

The 2017 Subaru Impreza blends sensible road manners with all-wheel drive and a digestible price. It's right in line with compact competitors, all of which offer something different in the segment.

TCC Likes

Attractive exterior
Balanced chassis
Good base equipment

Sleeker styling, lower nose
All-wheel drive standard
Excellent EyeSight safety system

TCC Dislikes

Behind the times infotainment
Small-ish space
Mixed interior materials

Very little high-end power
Styling busy in some views
Interior materials only average

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

Second Leg Room (in)

35.8

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.3

Second Hip Room (in)

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.1

Length, Overall (in)

180.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/45WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/45WR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3100

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

184 @ 5700

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

185 @ 3250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.02

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.55

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.39

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Mazda Mazda3 4-Door

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

5.8

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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