The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 36,600

€ 20,400

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 CD.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 CD
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.01 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
4-cylinder plug-in 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1332 mi
Range
759 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
92.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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