2008 Mazda 3 vs. 2008 Subaru Justy
To start off, both 2008 Mazda 3 and 2008 Subaru Justy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,349 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Justy (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 3. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Justy should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 3 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Subaru Justy.
Because 2008 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Justy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mazda 3 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Justy. (118 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda 3 | 2008 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | 3 | Justy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 41 L |
