The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 36,600

€ 17,000

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid is 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6
58.7
68.7
80.5
57.9
69.1
77
68.7 in
Width
69.1 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
176.4
103.9
175.6
176.4 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.33 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6
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 manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6
4-cylinder plug-in 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1332 mi
Range
542 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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