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Hatchbacks Mazda3 Article Comments - 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX vs. 2007 Mazdaspeed 3
146 messages, Last post on Dec 27, 2007 at 3:11 PM
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Comparison Test: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX vs. 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 - Although the Subaru's 5.9-second 0-60 time is two ticks better than the Mazda's 6.1-second clocking, it's all due to its traction advantage at launch. By the end of the quarter-mile, the two cars are dead even at 14.5 seconds and the Mazdaspeed 3 is going 98.7 mph compared to the WRX at 94.4 mph. Considering the difference in power ratings, none of this is surprising. (more)
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Replying to: SubyTrojan (Dec 27, 2007 9:37 am) A shorten version of a platform is sill basically the same platform. Remember, the components built on a platform can differ, as you stated as the differences between the Impreza and Legacy. The Mazda6 platform is shared with the CX-9, and they use totally different suspension components as well. I'm guessing there is probably more in common with the Mazda3/Focus/S40 than you think. Yes, there are similarities, but, to say they are the same is simply not true. The Focus uses Mazda's 2.0L engine, tuned a bit different. They have similar suspension setups, although tuned differently. The interiors and exteriors are completely different. Build quality is also very different. Look at the exterior, and you can see larger, un uniform gaps in the body panels on the Focus, that just don't exist on the 3. The 3 has a larger wheel base, and a larger interior. Transmissions are also different. Mazda uses their own.
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Dec 27, 2007 10:38 am) A few change of a few inches can make a huge difference in terms of handling characteristics, especially high-speed stability.
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Replying to: SubyTrojan (Dec 27, 2007 11:04 am) Yes, but that has to do with what is built on the platform, not the platform it's self. The platform is the foundation of the vehicle. That's it. They don't need to be the same size to be considered the same.
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Dec 27, 2007 11:46 am) The Impreza and Legacy platforms are not identical. same –adjective 1. identical with what is about to be or has just been mentioned: This street is the same one we were on yesterday. 2. being one or identical though having different names, aspects, etc.: These are the same rules though differently worded. 3. agreeing in kind, amount, etc.; corresponding: two boxes of the same dimensions. 4. unchanged in character, condition, etc.: It's the same town after all these years.
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Dec 27, 2007 11:46 am) 
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Replying to: roadburner (Dec 27, 2007 12:20 pm) I just don't want people to get the wrong idea that the new Impreza/Forester and current Legacy/Outback platforms are the "same," when they really aren't (as defined by the definition of the word "same"). |
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Replying to: SubyTrojan (Dec 27, 2007 11:51 am) Since the Focus and Mazda3/Mazdaspeed3 have a different wheel base, and overall length and height, it would be false to say they have the "same" platform, as you stated. In reality, the Mazda3/Mazdaspeed3 share a similar platform to the Focus/S40, just like the Impreza and Legacy have a similar platform. Yes?
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Dec 27, 2007 1:31 pm) The Focus/Mazda3/S40 all start with the "same" building block. The Impreza and Legacy don't start with the "same" building block. We could say that the Mazda3/Focus/S40 "share" a platform. I don't think it would be correct to say the Impreza and Legacy "share" a platform. Does this work?
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Replying to: SubyTrojan (Dec 27, 2007 1:38 pm) I have been reading that the Impreza and Legacy "share" a platform
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Dec 27, 2007 1:41 pm) Lo siento. I give up! 
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