Subaru Impreza vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Mazda Mazda3
- Length175.8 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight2,965 lb – 3,085 lb
- Width66.7 in – 68.4 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.8 in shorter (175.8 in vs 177.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in narrower (67.6 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 264 lb heavier (3,025 lb vs 2,761 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 264 lb heavier (3,025 lb vs 2,761 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 103.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.5 in narrower (67.6 in vs 69.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.8 in shorter (175.8 in vs 177.6 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.1 in taller (57.6 in vs 57.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- 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 | Subaru Impreza | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 177.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 67.6 in | 69.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 103.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,025 lb | 2,761 lb | 264 lb |
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