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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Toyota Prius?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Toyota Prius

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  • a bit more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Sedan

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 3 Sedan is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,443 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5 L/100km.

Prius

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Prius offers a bit more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is moderately lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers markedly more boot space – 450 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries markedly more – 481 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 106 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Prius

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/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 km
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Mazda 3 Sedan
Toyota Prius

Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 34,200 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
123 - 135 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,492 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
-
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 481 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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
-
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
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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