The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

€ 27,900
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 36,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 27,900
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 MPS is 1.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
Mazda 3 MPS
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
69.7 in
Width
68.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
176.4
177.6 in
Length
176.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.66 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BL
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
18 mpg
city
No data
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
1332 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
181.9 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 MPS
181.9 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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