The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 25,800
€ 24,100
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid is 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.0
58.7
68.7
79.9
57.9
69.1
77
68.7 in
Width
69.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
175.6
103.9
175.6
175.6 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.0
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.25 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.0
XW3
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.0
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.0
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
60 mpg
city
22 mpg
64 mpg
highway
41 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
450 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
73.9 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).
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).
144 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
