Mazda MAZDA3 vs. Subaru Impreza Review

Utility
Neither the Mazda MAZDA3 nor the Subaru Impreza has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Subaru Impreza packs quite a wallop and will knock the Mazda MAZDA3 down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Subaru Impreza is considerably heavier than the Mazda MAZDA3. The Mazda MAZDA3's tank is about the same size as the Subaru Impreza's, though the Subaru Impreza's is a bit bigger. The Subaru Impreza and the Mazda MAZDA3 compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Subaru Impreza's fuel tank will need to be replenished a little more often than the unit in the Mazda MAZDA3. You very likely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Subaru Impreza than with the Mazda MAZDA3, as both offer comparable ranges.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Mazda MAZDA3 to the dealership as the Subaru Impreza. As far as fuel economy, the Mazda bests the Subaru Impreza. The Subaru Impreza guzzles a lot of gasoline compared to the MAZDA3. The Mazda MAZDA3 is significantly less expensive than the Impreza when it comes to MSRP. As far as out-the-door price, the Subaru Impreza costs quite a bit more than the Mazda.

Handling
The Subaru Impreza and the Mazda MAZDA3 have roughly comparable tires. With their similar turning radiuses, the Mazda MAZDA3 and the Subaru Impreza indubitably handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Subaru Impreza's engine isn't much more massive than the Mazda MAZDA3's. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Subaru Impreza is tremendously more powerful than the Mazda MAZDA3. The MAZDA3 could learn a lesson or two from the Subaru Impreza in terms of pickup.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Subaru offers a bit more head room than the Mazda MAZDA3, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Mazda MAZDA3 offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Subaru Impreza does.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Subaru Impreza isn't quite as generous as the Mazda MAZDA3's.