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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Toyota Prius - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (186 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (24500 £ vs 39400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Toyota Prius?

Mazda 3 Hatchback

Toyota Prius

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 3 Hatchback has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the Toyota Prius costs 39400 £. That’s a price difference of around 14872 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Prius manages with 0.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.60 L. The difference is about 5.10 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Prius has a slightly edge – offering 223 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 6.80 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Hatchback performs to a small extent better – reaching 216 km/h, while the Toyota Prius tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 39 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is somewhat lighter – 1419 kg compared to 1620 kg. The difference is around 201 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 3 Hatchback offers to a small extent more room – 351 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 3 Hatchback clearly perceptible takes the win – 485 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Toyota Prius proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota Prius is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 0.7 L
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 km
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

The Mazda 3 hatchback blends elegant design with a surprisingly sporty drive, giving a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect for the segment. Practical enough for everyday life yet eager to entertain behind the wheel, it’s a smart, good-humored choice that makes even grocery runs feel like a mini escape.

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Toyota Prius

The Prius glides through traffic like a wise commuter's secret weapon, balancing miserly running costs with an unflappable sense of reliability. It's not a thrill seeker, but its roomy cabin, sensible packaging and low-stress driving personality make it a brilliant choice for buyers who value peace of mind over pulse-raising performance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24500 - 35500 £
Price
39400 - 45800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1419 - 1549 kg
Curb weight
1620 - 1630 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
4460 mm
Length
4599 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1782 mm
Height
1435 mm
Height
1470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1022 - 1026 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.80 s
Max Speed
199 - 216 km/h
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Toyota

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What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Hatchback have?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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