Mazda3 Hatchback Comparisons
2024 Mazda3 Hatchback 2.5 S Carbon Edition vs.
2024 Subaru Impreza 5-Door RSÂ
Performance
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Skyactiv®-G 2.5 has more horsepower AND torque than Impreza's 2.0L engine:
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191 hp vs. 152
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186 lb-ft of torque vs. 145
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The Impreza does not offer a more powerful engine
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Responsive and sporty Skyactiv®-Drive AT vs. the Impreza's unrefined and sluggish CVT
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No manual transmission available in the Impreza
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GVC Plus standard; no equivalent system on the Impreza
Design & Craftsmanship
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".....it feels a bit cheap inside compared to other compacts. There are more hard plastics, and the design isn't as clean." - Edmunds
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Leather trimmed seats are standard on 2.5 S Carbon Edition: unavailable on any Impreza trim
Human Centricity
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The Impreza has no central controller comparable to Mazda3's Commander control; must reach to use touchscreen controls
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Standard 8-way power driver's seat with memory on 2.5 S Carbon Edition: optional power driver's seat for Impreza RS does not offer memory
Convenience & Safety
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Rear Door Alert standard on all Mazda3 models: not available on the Impreza
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Driver Attention Alert standard on all Mazda3 models; not available on the Impreza
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Rain-sensing windshield wipers standard on all Mazda3 models; not available on the Impreza
2024 Mazda3 Hatchback 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus vs.
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI SEÂ
Performance
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Skyactiv®-G 2.5T has more horsepower AND torque than GTI's turbocharged 2.0L:
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250 hp vs. 241 (with 93-octane fuel)
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320 lb-ft of torque vs. 273 (with 93-octane fuel)
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GVC Plus standard; equivalent system not available on the GTI
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i-Activ AWD® standard; not available on the GTI
Design & Craftsmanship
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"The whole interior is sleek, modern, and uncluttered, but some noticeable cheap-feeling plastics drag down the atmosphere." - U.S. News & World Report
Human Centricity
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The GTI has no central controller comparable to Commander control; must reach to use the touchscreen controls
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"The capacitive touch controls that plague the climate control system are present everywhere, from the headlight switch to the steering wheel controls. They're all too sensitive and provide too little feedback." - Edmunds
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Mazda3's steering-wheel-mounted controls are easy to use; the GTI's touch-sensitive steering-wheel mounted controls are "tricky" and the "accuracy is not great" according to CNET
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Active Driving Display standard on the 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus; optional on the GTI
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Power driver's seat with memory standard on the 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus; Optional on the GTI
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Leather seating surfaces standard on the 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus; Optional on the GTI
Convenience & Safety
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Driver Attention Alert standard; not available on the GTI
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Smart Brake Support Rear standard; not available on the GTI
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360° View Monitor standard; not available on the GTI
2024 Mazda3 Hatchback 2.5 S Carbon Edition vs. 2024 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport TouringÂ
Performance
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Skyactiv®-G 2.5 has more horsepower AND torque than the Civic's 1.4L Turbo engine:
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191 hp vs. 180
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186 lb-ft of torque vs. 177
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GVC Plus standard; equivalent system not available on the Civic
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i-Activ AWD® standard on the 2.5 S Carbon Edition; not available on the Civic
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Responsive and sporty Skyactiv®-Drive AT vs. unrefined and sluggish CVT
Design & Craftsmanship
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"Some of the interior controls, like those for the air vents, have a low-grade feel." - Cars.com
Human Centricity
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The Civic has no central controller comparable to Commander control; must reach to use touchscreen controls
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Driver's seat memory standard on the 2.5 S Carbon Edition; not available on the Civic
Convenience & Safety
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Driver Attention Alert standard on all Mazda3 models; not available on the Civic
2024 Mazda3 Hatchback 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus vs. 2024 Audi A5 Sportback 45 TFSI Premium
Pricing
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MSRP starts at approximately $47,700 for the A5 Sportback 45 Premium vs. $36,650 for the Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Performance
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Skyactiv®-G 2.5T has more torque than the A5's turbocharged 2.0L:
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310 (with 87-octane fuel)/320 lb-ft of torque vs. 273 (with 93-octane fuel)
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Mazda has GVC Plus standard; an equivalent system is not available on the A5
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i-Activ AWD® is available on most Mazda3 models; standard on the A5, but at a much higher starting price
Design & Craftsmanship
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"The A5 Sportback's cabin isn't as plush as some might expect from a luxury brand…." - Car and Driver
Human Centricity
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Active Driving Display standard; optional on the A5
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The A5 has no central controller comparable to Commander control; must reach to use touchscreen controls
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Driver's seat memory standard; optional on the A5
Convenience & Safety
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Driver Attention Alert standard on all Mazda3 models; not available on the A5
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Lane Keep Assist standard on all models; optional on the A5
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Smart Brake Support Rear standard; not available on the A5
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360° View Monitor standard; optional on the A5
