7.6
2024 Subaru Impreza AWD 2.0S review
If you need an affordable all-wheel-drive hatchback, the Subaru Impreza is your only choice. But is it a good choice?
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Matt Campbell
2023 Subaru Impreza vs 2024 Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison
Subaru Impreza
Mazda Mazda 3
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Subaru Impreza 2.0S (AWD)
Based on the Mazda Mazda 3 G20 TOURING
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
330 to 375 km
51L
296 to 352 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$31,190 - $43,190
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Only affordable AWD hatch available
- Nice interior treatment
- Relatively affordable
Misses
- Lacking backseat amenities
- No real fun-factor
- Engine/transmission combo feels sluggish
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Incredibly stylish inside and out
- Solid, sporty handling
- Packed full of tech
Misses
- Compromised cabin space
- Overreactive driver monitoring
- Only adequate performance
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
Colours Available
The Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
The following finishes cost an additional $495:
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 | 1998 - 2497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 196Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | 13 | |
