Subaru Impreza vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Mazda Mazda3
- Length173.8 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.7 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in – 104.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,910 lb – 3,241 lb
- Width68.5 in – 70.7 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.1 in shorter (177.1 in vs 179.2 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.5 in narrower (69.6 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 119 lb heavier (3,076 lb vs 2,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 119 lb heavier (3,076 lb vs 2,957 lb)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 2.1 in shorter (177.1 in vs 179.2 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.5 in narrower (69.6 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 179.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 69.6 in | 69.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,076 lb | 2,957 lb | 119 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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