The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)

€ 24,100
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 28,200
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

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 2.0 is 3.1 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
69.1
77
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)
106.3
178.7
175.6 in
Length
178.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.6 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)

General

Mazda 3 2.0
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 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
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
120 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
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

 REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
78 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
78 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
22 mpg
city
76 mpg
41 mpg
highway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
890 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
890 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).
56.8 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
56.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 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
750 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.2 cu ft