Subaru Impreza vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Mazda Mazda3
- Length173.8 in – 180.3 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,064 lb – 3,142 lb
- Width68.5 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 0.1 in shorter (177.1 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.6 in narrower (68.5 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 248 lb heavier (3,103 lb vs 2,855 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 248 lb heavier (3,103 lb vs 2,855 lb)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.6 in narrower (68.5 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.7 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 0.1 in shorter (177.1 in vs 177.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 177.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 69.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,103 lb | 2,855 lb | 248 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 173.8 in – 180.3 in).
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