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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Subaru Impreza comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 30,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Subaru Impreza?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Subaru Impreza: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Subaru Impreza

5 (2 Reviews)
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 3 Sedan is slightly cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Subaru Impreza costs 30,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,860 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Sedan uses 5.5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Subaru Impreza with 7.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Impreza

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers markedly more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Sedan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Subaru Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 3 Sedan delivers noticeably more torque with 240 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 58 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is moderately lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,574 kg. The difference is around 157 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers visibly more boot space – 450 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Impreza carries only slightly more – 526 kg compared to 501 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £25,400
3 Sedan

Mazda 3 Sedan

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 6 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Price
30,300 - 32,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
123 - 137 g/km
co2
166 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
482 - 501 kg
Payload
501 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Subaru
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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