2011 Subaru Impreza vs. 2011 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Impreza and 2011 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 3.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 3. (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Impreza | 2011 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Subaru | Mazda |
| Model | Impreza | 3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2624 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
