Mazda MAZDASPEED3 vs. Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Review

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the MAZDASPEED3 packs quite a punch and will knock the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport and the Mazda most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3's engine is a tad smaller than the Impreza Outback Sport's, but not terribly so. Torque equals pickup, and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 will have picked up and gone by the time the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport finally gets moving. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 packs quite a wallop compared to the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport with respect to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Utility
Neither the MAZDASPEED3 nor the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 than with the Subaru.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport's front cabin compared to the Mazda MAZDASPEED3. The ampler interior dimensions of the Mazda make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport.

Dimensions
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3's tank is approximately the same size as the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport's, though the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport's is somewhat bigger. The Subaru and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport to the dealership as the MAZDASPEED3. Producing an exact fuel economy evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Subaru and the Subaru perform roughly comparably regarding fuel economy. Regarding fuel economy, the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport is somewhat better than the Mazda MAZDASPEED3, but not by much. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 is significantly pricier than the Impreza Outback Sport as far as MSRP.

Warranty
The Impreza Outback Sport and the MAZDASPEED3 have the same basic after-sale protection.