The Mazda has been around for sometime and really proven itself as a genuine screamer. The new kid on the block, the 2008 Subaru WRX is stepping up to the plate in a couple of videos courtesy of YouTube.
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX vs. 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 by Inside Line
New Scooby
(not english but you get the point i think)
I wouldn’t have wanted to be a betting man!

Mazda globally know they are on a real winner with the MazdaSpeed 3. If you didn’t already know this hot hatch is kickin out 190 kW and hauling ass to 60mph in under 6 seconds. For all intensive purposes, the MazdaSpeed 3 is puts the zap back into many magic wands.
Very competitively priced @ USD $22,800, lots more heavenly piccies can be found here with the latest full press release available on the click through.

Zoom-Zoom indeed, with 250-hp (190kW) and a 0-60mph in under 6 seconds it’s quite simply the hottest hatchback available today. Beginning at USD $22,800 the MazdaSpeed3 Sports Package packs a six-speed manual transmission, 18-inch alloys and the relevant tech including DSC, TC and ABD. An advanced LSD features to ensure power hits the ground as expected.
A Grand Touring model is also available from an additional USD$1,700. This includes extra luxury items such as automatic on/off headlights, rain-sensing wipers, Xenon HID headlights, LED rear combination taillights, accented leather bolsters on its black cloth seats, a premium BOSE sound system and available DVD navigation.
The MazdaSpeed3 is set to attract a significant number of suitors in a market keen on power and style in an economical package.
For further details check out the MazdaSpeed 3 website.
Additional Hi-Res Images available on the follow through.