Mazda Mazda3 vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Subaru Impreza
- Length175.6 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,781 lb – 3,002 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Subaru Impreza width68.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in shorter (177.9 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 68.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 135 lb heavier (2,892 lb vs 3,027 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 135 lb heavier (2,892 lb vs 3,027 lb)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.8 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in shorter (177.9 in vs 177.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 177.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 68.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,892 lb | 3,027 lb | 135 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.6 in – 180.3 in).
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