Mazda MAZDASPEED3 vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi Review

Utility
Neither the Subaru Impreza WRX STi nor the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity.

Dimensions
The MAZDASPEED3's tank is roughly the same size as the Subaru Impreza WRX STi's, though the Subaru Impreza WRX STi's is a tad bigger. The Impreza WRX STi and the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You most certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Subaru Impreza WRX STi than with the Mazda MAZDASPEED3, because 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 about the same to get the Subaru to the dealership as the Mazda MAZDASPEED3. Producing an accurate fuel economy evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Mazda and the Mazda perform about similarly regarding gas mileage. The Subaru Impreza WRX STi doesn't pale in comparison to the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 with respect to gas mileage. The Mazda is tremendously less expensive than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi regarding MSRP.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Mazda MAZDASPEED3 and the Subaru Impreza WRX STi likely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Subaru Impreza WRX STi's engine isn't much larger than the Mazda MAZDASPEED3's. The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 has no lessons to learn as far as torque from the Impreza WRX STi.

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

Warranty
The Mazda MAZDASPEED3 and the Impreza WRX STi have the same basic warranty.