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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Subaru Impreza Hatchback - READ ONLY

11 messages,  Last post on Apr 15, 2012 at 1:19 PM

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What is this discussion about? Mazda MAZDA3, Subaru Impreza, Car Comparisons, Hatchback

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#9 of 11 How is Subaru impreza hatchback in snowy conditions with the low clearance? by brc1328

Apr 12, 2012 (6:02 am)

Replying to: robm2 (Mar 28, 2010 3:23 pm)

#10 of 11 Re: mazda hatchback versus subaru impreza hatchback [carshopper56] by wimchatta

Apr 12, 2012 (11:24 pm)

Replying to: carshopper56 (Feb 21, 2010 1:25 pm)
Hi carshopper56,
I test drove many cars including the 2012 Mazda 3 w/ Skyactiv and the 2012 Ford Focus, in addition to the Acura TSX SportsWagon, the BMW 328i and the Subaru Outback before deciding to get the 2012 Subaru Impreza. The Mazda did not feel as responsive from stop, though it is more refined at highway speeds. I found the visibility (blind spot coverage, etc.) on both the Focus and the Mazda3 to be poor compared to the Impreza. The crash test ratings for rear seat on the Mazda are also not stellar. The Consumer Reports Best Small Car rating pretty much sealed the deal for the Subaru. Picking it up this weekend (now 6 weeks since the order)!

#11 of 11 Re: mazda hatchback versus subaru impreza hatchback [wimchatta] by jdig

Apr 15, 2012 (1:19 pm)

Replying to: wimchatta (Apr 12, 2012 11:24 pm)
They are both good cars. I think the Mazda is a bit more "fun" to drive - that's why we went with it over the Impreza. But that's not an important factor to a lot of buyers. If you take "fun" out of the equation - they are really neck and neck. Mazda gets a few more MPG I believe - and the performance (0-60) is almost identical - but the Mazda handling is better in my opinion. I also like a conventional AT over CVT (have CVT in another car and still not used to it after 5 years!). Both cars have very good reliability per Consumer Reports and both are top safety picks.
 
I find the Mazda very quiet at speed despite comments that both cars are loud on the highway. I have to watch out - or I find myself doing 80 mph and not even knowing it!
 
We also got some goodies in the Mazda that were not available in the model of Impreza at the same price point - leather - NAV - Bose sound system. The Subie does have AWD however - perhaps those cancel each other out. Just depends on what's important to you ...

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