Mazda Mazda3 vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Subaru Impreza
- Length176.6 in – 178.7 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in
- Curb weight2,696 lb – 2,826 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Subaru Impreza width66.7 in – 68.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.8 in shorter (177.6 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in narrower (69.1 in vs 67.6 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.1 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 264 lb heavier (2,761 lb vs 3,025 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 264 lb heavier (2,761 lb vs 3,025 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 99.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in narrower (69.1 in vs 67.6 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.8 in shorter (177.6 in vs 173.8 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.1 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.6 in | 173.8 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 67.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 99.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,761 lb | 3,025 lb | 264 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.6 in – 178.7 in).
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