The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

€ 21,600
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 36,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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. The Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
69.1
77
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
176.4
175.6 in
Length
176.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.34 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In 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 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in 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 Plug-In 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 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
45 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
1332 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In 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).
39.8 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft