The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13)
€ 37,200

€ 21,600

€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 CD
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 CD
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.13 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
XW5
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 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
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
101 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
55 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mpg
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
No data
Range
795 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mi
795 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
No data
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).
88.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
0 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
47 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 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
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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