Three ways the 2023 Mazda3 stands out from the 2023 Subaru Impreza

The new 2023 Mazda3 has a lot to offer. With two body types, a sedan and a hatchback, multiple powertrain options including a very powerful 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, and the available all-wheel drive system offered on most of the Mazda3 versions this year, the Mazda3 has everything it needs to compete with the best compact sedans on the market. Here we look at how the Mazda3 squares up with the Subaru Impreza, another vehicle that offers all-wheel drive.

Performance and all-wheel drive capability

When looking at the 2023 Mazda3 and the Subaru Impreza, we start by looking at the all-wheel drive system offered in both models. Both the Mazda3 and the Subaru Impreza have a very advanced AWD system, but the Mazda I-ACTIV all-wheel drive technology stands out by providing all-weather capability with the added bonus of impressive fuel economy.

The 2023 Mazda3 with all-wheel drive averages an impressive 7.8 L per 100 km while the Subaru Impreza averages 9 L per 100 km. That's because the Mazda3's all-wheel drive system has the ability to sense road conditions in order to transfer power to all four wheels only when needed. When road conditions are clear, the Mazda3 essentially remains a front-wheel-drive vehicle. Because your all-wheel drive system doesn't always need to be engaged, the ability to switch it on and off allows the Mazda3 to average a much better fuel economy rating overall.

Moreover, the 2023 Mazda3 with all-wheel drive features the more powerful 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine from Mazda that delivers 191 hp this year. That makes it one of the most powerful vehicles in its class and it certainly makes it more powerful than the Subaru Impreza which features 152 hp. In other words, you get much better fuel economy and you get more performance without sacrificing stability.

The Mazda3 is more affordable and offers better protection than the Subaru Impreza

Looking at the entry-level Mazda3, it starts at $21,900 in 2023 while the Impreza starts at over $23,000. Now the Mazda3 also offers better leasing and financing rates.

Moreover, the 2023 Mazda3 has an unlimited mileage warranty that covers you for three years for the New Vehicle Warranty and five years for the Powertrain Warranty. The Subaru Impreza limits its new vehicle warranty to 60,000 km and the powertrain warranty to 100,000 km. That means that overall, the Mazda3 gives you a lot better protection if you drive a lot.

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