The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 25,800

€ 27,700

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 2.2 CD
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 2.2 CD
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.36 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
XW3
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
633 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
111 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft