2020 Mazda3 vs. 2020 Subaru Impreza | Car Comparison | Driving.ca

[@devintreynolds]

I had a hard time deciding between these two, but ultimately went with the Impreza Sport. The Mazda 3 (not AWD, because their AWD is much more than the Impreza Sport) had a lot of blind spots. The car felt like it wrapped around you, and kind of closed you in from a visual line of sight kind of way. The Impreza had much more visibility. Also, I’m 5’9’ and had trouble getting in and out of the Mazda backseat. It was tiny. My last car was a Mazda 3 (2005) and the backseat seemed fine. The newer Mazda 3 looks WAY cool, but sacrifices the backseat for the looks. The Impreza Sport has impressed me so far. Heavy rain on the highway, no problem. This thing is so sure-footed, it is really confidence-building. Plus, the Sport Mode will surprise you! Seriously. I don’t do sports cars or anything, but the Sport Mode kind of feels like your gas pedal is very lively and will really get up and go! I feel like the Impreza Sport is VERY functional, and really cool. I feel like the Mazda 3 is REALLY cool, but less functional. That’s my two cents.

[@benmorris7276]

The Subaru Impreza is superior in every way the AWD drive is way better it doesn't put down as many ponys as the Mazda 3 but the Impreza handles better, rides better, feels more planted and stable, the imprezas interior in my opinion is nicer it's simple no frills and doesn't feel like it's trying to be quasiluxury like Mazda. Subaru leans more into there standard AWD because they know theirs is best in market they have that rally sport pedigree and Subarus have best in class safety. Also Subaru makes their CVTs in house because they have a high standard for what they want It be and the quality they don't feel other transmission manufacturers make their CVTs at a quality high enough to meet their standards. Also if you care about the environment Subaru reuses the packaging the ship there parts in up to 23 times before recycling. Subaru is just better

[@markmcenery754]

My wife just bought a beautiful 2020 Subaru Impreza Sport with a manual transmission. We fell in love with this car instantly. It is so fun to drive and I am very jealous that it is hers. Lol This car handles really well and it is very quiet. It has a really sporty feel and hugs the road with the all wheel drive. Yes it could have a little more power, but you really don't notice it that much with the manual transmission. Unfortunately, the only big drawback with having the manual transmission is that the car doesn't have a factory auto car starter or Eye Sight. I have learned that I can get an aftermarket auto start for $600, but we will miss having a 360 degree camera with the Eye Sight. Beside this, the car comes with all of the other bells and whistles. I forgot to mention that the seats are very comfortable and heat up really fast. Just give this car a 2.5 liter, an auto starter and Eye Sight and it would be a true winner in it's class for many years to come. I am now a true Subie believer. This coming from a guy who used to love his 1987 Mazda RX-7 Turbo.

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

Hi I have an Impreza sport hatchback in manual and I love mine. I put an Thornton performance chip in (no mpg improvement) which "does" make it more responsive. Also upgrading the headlights to LEDs makes such an improvement at night. There's also 5th Gen Impreza, Sport Impreza SISOG, or 2017+Impreza groups on FB. 😃👍

[@4orrcountry]

Mark: You can have an aftermarket 360 degree camera installed for $3-400, shop around, it's easy.

[@davibrass]

you have to test the same price models. That's top of the line Mazda 3 vs bottom of the line impreza

[@drivingschool11]

I live in Australia and I was thinking of buying a car between Subaru and Mazda3 but I haven't been capable to decide so this was my solution; I've stopped the decision since February and in the meantime using my wife's car.

[@Finestizpro]

@@drivingschool11 I have both 2016 Mazda 3 S grand touring and 2018 Subaru Impreza sport i love both for everyday comfort the Subaru for more power the Mazda you honestly can't go wrong with either although the cvt scares me a little long-term on the subaru

[@nancye329]

The all wheel drive on my base model 2012 Impreza out shines all “all wheel” drive systems on all other cars and SUVs in my neighbourhood. I never get stuck on snowbanks or in the tight laneways, like they do. Love my Impreza. It’s fun to drive in the rain and snow.

[@kingxcamm]

Nancy E I just got a 2016 Impreza base CVT for college. I haven’t had a chance to drive it much cuz of quarantine. How do you like your car after all this time? Mine only has 22k on the clock and drives great so far.

[@maestroadam]

The Mazda’s AWD system is a joke next to the Subaru’s.

[@alexanderhurteau4015]

I can tell you, in my opinion, driving the 2020 Impreza everyday, the little screen above the infotainment screen is very useful if you change what it displays. I keep fuel economy and range on it so that way I can have the digital speedometer on the gauge cluster screen.

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

My choice,...I chose the Impreza hatchback sport in manual transmission and l love it. Much better visibility and cargo room. The engine is sufficient and gets good gas mileage and I got mine for $21,000 with 21,600 miles on it with 18 months left on it. As for the cargo room, fold the rear seats down and the Impreza hatchback has 56 cubic feet of space. 🏹🤠👍

[@kanehi3275]

I have 2020 Mazda 3 hatchback and it a great car. I don't particularly like touchscreen infotainment because you have to keep reaching over to interact with it and when you already have a comfortable driving position it's bothersome. The Mazda has infotainment controls in the center console controlled by a knob which is not that difficult to learn. Thanks for the review.

[@wagnerlegiao]

I love both of them.. especially for the Canadian winter. But I'd choose the Impreza, hopefully it will be my next car.

[@drjphau1834]

I live in the snow that's why my family owns 3 subies including the Impreza the eyesight works in the snow I use it for Adaptive Cruise

[@patrickmochen3439]

Maybe actually go over the interiors rather than say Mazda is better. In my and many of my friends opinions, the Subaru interior is way better and creates much less blond spots

[@Kushfury]

Mmm I disagree, I love the Impreza outside and inside design way more. And the Eye-Sight system is more advance than most of car cameras.

[@patrickmochen3439]

Finally! Someone that also thinks the Subaru interiors are nicer. I think Subaru has the best interior compared to other in their price range

[@Libretad-cw4cb]

Lovely interior more elaborated and sport feeling. Mazda is super boring and lazy design.

[@Libretad-cw4cb]

Mazda designers: “ok lets draw some lines and a phone at the top. Where is my pay?”

[@shashankshekhar2611]

I really liked the video:), keep it up. I have no idea why everyone is complaining so much, not everything will be EXACTLY how you want or imagine it to be, someone took an effort to do this and it may be a bit different to what others might be doing but the least we can do (if not be appreciative) is be nice :).

[@jorgeneves1334]

This is not a straight comparison. On the one hand the Mazda has a bigger engine and is about 50% more expensive, though the Subaru can be purchased with a stick shift. As to the AWD systems, Subaru's is a full time system, while the Mazda has a far inferior Haldex... had you put these car through the paces on slippery conditions the Impreza would be far superior. And if you were to get the Levorg, basically an Impreza with the same horsepower as the Mazda there would be no comparison in winter driving conditions. This IS NOT a good comparison either....

[@raylang339]

Very boring video. Take a red bull or something.

[@bongnyaumujap6889]

Agreed...!!!!

[@Maggieismydog]

Mazda is soooo overrated, really disappointed when testing a few different Mazdas. Style over substance. Subaru is exceptional value for money, Subaru for the win!

[@mikewilliamson494]

Exceptionally well put. I drove both recently before buying an Impreza Sport. The Mazda 3 is a weird car inside. More hp obviously, but lots of flaws, especially visibility.

[@leonardchamin]

Subarus are very unique because of their symmetrical AWD system. You guys are not talking about the Mazda AWD technology

[@MrSteveb1]

Not a fair comparison, you took a top line Mazda 3 and compared it to a midline Impreza, should have been an Impreza limited. Also, the Subaru all wheel drive system is far superior to the “slip & grip” system of the Mazda. Just sayin but both are fine choices

[@JeffSpehar-ov1cn]

Plus you can get an Impreza at less than MSRP easily.

[@malandvulamachawe6323]

Subaru AWD is superior.

[@MrSteveb1]

2WIREG I’ve owned Subaru’s since 1995 and NEVER had a tire damaged due to AWD. And full time AWD is a safety feature where i live as it rains a lot. And gas mileage is good, 33mpg with my Impreza. Thanks for you’re ignorant comment.

[@rsquareguy6443]

@2WIREG If you live in a snowless and less rainy place, then cool, no need to buy an AWD car. For people who live in the northern hemisphere with 3-4 months of monthly 15" snow in a year, having a solid AWD car is great. No need to be an ignorant jerk if you don't know what's it's used for.

[@Trey-vm5fc]

Great review, thank you so much. Both vehicles are great I just can’t get passed that CVT transmission and the interior of the Subaru looks 10 years old.

[@velavanlaack9134]

Subaru should have given 2.5 boxer, and make it 250hp, imagine that!

[@montrealthis]

Please stop the background music! Not talking about the young man. It's so painful to watch. Why is he even there. He barely talks..but when he does....

[@mrmm7322]

The Mazda 3 is the winner for sure in my opinion personal opinion

[@jrnumex9286]

2:28 i am with the driver on that one. 'radio comes on" and reading phone messages when i stop somewhere good enough. rider, willing to understand " i guess". looking @ 2021 impreza 5 door manual but short supply at moment

[@rcrhinehart66]

I wondered which was best but fell asleep during the sleepy commentary.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

😴😴

[@victordasilva5255]

Subaru is a safer vehicle

[@svc2461]

Subaru's lease and finance rates are way better than Mazda's, especially for these models.

[@anonymousdogooder1845]

Clearly biased review. Annoying. If they can say the Mazda interior is better they just aren't being honest.

[@boulboul6251]

Such a poor and unfair comparison between a 32k and a 19k car .....

[@TheHi-T]

Compare hatchbacks: Civic, Corolla, Elantra GT, & Forte 5.

[@AndresSalazarAutos]

Mazda3 is TSP+ from IIHS and the Subaru is TSP, so both are safe the Mazda is just that little bit safer (mostly due to the headlights).

[@MrSteveb1]

Andres Salazar Autos I swapped my stock halogens out for Lasfit LED’s like night and day, no pun intended. 2020 Impreza

[@swanblake]

The comparison should have been the FWD {formerly an Impreza) vs the Mazda 3. Same pricepoint

[@MrSteveb1]

Blake Swan pretty sure all new Subaru’s are all wheel drive except for that sporty 2 door that was developed with Scion

[@velavanlaack9134]

Impreza sacrifice power for fuel economy, they should make an Audi hp level premium Impreza

[@MrSteveb1]

Vela van laack that’s the WRX and WRX STI

[@unonedva8407]

Come on, Mazda's AWD is not even comparable to Subaru's

[@salzerilli4789]

Just curious, have you driven the Mazda 3 AWD? I haven't but if you make that statement, you should at least have driven one.

[@MrViyasan]

No mention of the Mazda 3 using torsion beam suspension instead of independent.

[@jjchockey]

Go drive one and you will see the Mazda is vastly superior in refinement, interior, and ride quality.

[@steve9377]

because its a non issue

[@zumezoom9593]

does the impreza base run fulltime AWD?

[@corinapruscino2222]

yes :)

[@zumezoom9593]

@@corinapruscino2222 noice!

[@thomasward00]

I jist bought my brand new Impreza 5 door base model with 5sp manual, paid 19k Out the door.

[@drivingca]

When you're shopping the lower end of the compact segment (say, under $25K) and want AWD, the Impreza is definitely the way to go.

[@malandvulamachawe6323]

manual transmission?

[@jamessimonds7362]

If the Subaru had the 2.5 engine, it would be a complete walk off home run. It would not even be a close comparison. BUT, because Subaru has been so hard headed, it gives the nod to the AWD Mazda. This makes me very sad. VECAUSE I really like Subaru. IT Subaru REFUSES TO LISTEN

[@frankboucher9854]

HOW BOUT A RIDE IN 5 INCHES OF SNOW;

[@wellgeo223]

I love the dry humor.

[@jamessimonds7362]

How abiut it Subaru? Are you ready to up the game? At least offer the 2.5. Otherwise, you are getting your ass kicked. If you can put it in the crosstrek, you can put it in the Impreza. It just makes me angry that you won't listen.

[@mikewilliamson494]

Getting their ass kicked how? In biased KZbin reviews? Subaru sells FAR more Imprezas than Mazda sells 3’s. And the WRX and WRX ST is there for those that want a compact AWD with more guts.

[@AwesomeJoe007]

Please compare the new Toyota Highlander and the Kia Telluride.

[@drivingca]

Ooooh, that's a good one! We'll keep that one in mind for sure.

[@bextar6365]

Lose the **&^%$# music while you are talking ! We want to hear you both speaking and giving your review.

[@gio957]

Just get the madzda3.

[@bhill252]

Mazda plz... and thank you.

[@ETERNITY777]

HONDA 😈

[@nathanchiaro5399]

Maazda! Maazda! What a horrible way to pronounce it.