The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)

€ 24,100
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0
€ 37,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Mazda 3 2.0 is 7.3 inches shorter and 0.2 inches narrower.
Mazda 3 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
69.1
77
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
69.3
82.1
69.1 in
Width
69.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 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 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
106.3
182.9
175.6 in
Length
182.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.5 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)

General

Mazda 3 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In 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 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in 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 Plug-In 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 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
127 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
196 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
196 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
22 mpg
city
No data
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
2226 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
2226 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In 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).
22.7 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
22.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
45 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft