The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 37,600
€ 20,100
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid is 7.3 inches longer and 0.2 inches wider.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6
57.9
69.3
82.1
57.9
69.1
77
69.3 in
Width
69.1 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
182.9
103.9
175.6
182.9 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
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
18.99 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6
XW5
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 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
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 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
101 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
2672 mi
Range
450 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
19 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 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
