Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Impreza
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$24,650
Starting MSRP
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$26,595
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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27 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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27 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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186 hp
Horsepower
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152 hp
Horsepower
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Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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Basic Warranty
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Engine
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186 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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152 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded H-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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186 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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145 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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Displacement
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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Transmission Options
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27 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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27 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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P205/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P225/40VR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P205/60HR16
Front Tire Size
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P225/40VR18
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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20 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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Min Ground Clearance
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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57 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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56 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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184 in
Length, Overall
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176 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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37 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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93 ft³
Passenger Volume
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101 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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107 in
Wheelbase
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105 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,111 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,249 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Base Curb Weight
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
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Automatic Emergency Braking
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2026 Subaru Impreza?
The 2026 Mazda Mazda3 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Subaru Impreza with 30 MPG combined versus 29 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2026 Subaru Impreza?
The 2026 Mazda Mazda3 is cheaper than the 2026 Subaru Impreza with a $24,650 starting MSRP versus a $26,595 starting MSRP.
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