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

€ 27,900

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 MPS
58.7
68.7
80.5
57.5
69.7
77.6
68.7 in
Width
69.7 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
106.3
176.4
103.9
177.6
176.4 in
Length
177.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 MPS
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.66 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 MPS
XW3
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 MPS
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 MPS
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 MPS
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1332 mi
Range
388 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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