Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Impreza
$24,650
$24,595
Highlights
| 2026 Mazda Mazda3 | 2027 Subaru Impreza | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$24,650
|
$24,595
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline H-4
|
| MPG |
27 City / 36 Hwy
|
26 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
186 hp
|
180 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Mazda Mazda3 | 2027 Subaru Impreza | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline H-4
|
| Displacement |
2.5 L/152
|
2.5 L/152
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
186 @ 6000
|
180 @ 5800
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
186 @ 4000
|
178 @ 3700
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
27 City / 36 Hwy
|
26 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Mazda Mazda3 | 2027 Subaru Impreza | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P205/60HR16
|
P205/50VR17
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/60HR16
|
P205/50VR17
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2026 Mazda Mazda3 | 2027 Subaru Impreza | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Torsion Beam
|
Double Wishbone
|
Steering
| 2026 Mazda Mazda3 | 2027 Subaru Impreza | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2026 Mazda Mazda3 | 2027 Subaru Impreza | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
93 ft³
|
101 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
40 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
43 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
51 in
|
53 in
|
| Wheelbase |
107 in
|
105 in
|
| Length, Overall |
184 in
|
176 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
70 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
58 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
61 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
61 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
5 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
Not available
|
20 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
Not available
|
56 ft³
|
| Trunk Volume |
13 ft³
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Mazda Mazda3 | 2027 Subaru Impreza | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,111 lbs
|
3,217 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
13 gal
|
17 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2026 Mazda Mazda3 | 2027 Subaru Impreza | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Mazda Mazda3 | 2027 Subaru Impreza | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Mazda Mazda3 | 2027 Subaru Impreza | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 Mazda Mazda3 | 2027 Subaru Impreza | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
12 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10 in
|
11 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2027 Subaru Impreza?
The 2026 Mazda Mazda3 is more fuel efficient than the 2027 Subaru Impreza with 30 MPG combined versus 29 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 or the 2027 Subaru Impreza?
The 2027 Subaru Impreza is cheaper than the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 with a $24,595 starting MSRP versus a $24,650 starting MSRP.
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