The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 17,000
€ 28,500
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Mazda 3 1.6 is 3.1 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
57.9
69.1
77
57.9
69.3
81.9
69.1 in
Width
69.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
175.6
106.3
178.7
175.6 in
Length
178.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.42 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
BL
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
71 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
28 mpg
city
76 mpg
45 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
534 mi
Range
810 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
810 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
62.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
62.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.2 cu ft
