The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
€ 21,600
€ 26,800
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
57.9
69.1
77
58.7
68.7
80.5
69.1 in
Width
68.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
175.6
106.3
175.6
175.6 in
Length
175.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.97 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
BL
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
45 mpg
city
60 mpg
62 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
795 mi
Range
717 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
717 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
73.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
73.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft
