The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)
€ 24,100

€ 25,800

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 2.0 is 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower.
Mazda 3 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
57.9
69.1
77
58.7
68.7
79.9
69.1 in
Width
68.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 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 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.25 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
BL
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
22 mpg
city
60 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
450 mi
Range
717 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
717 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0
144 kWh
73.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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