Mazda MAZDA3 vs. Toyota Prius Review

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Mazda MAZDA3 packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Prius down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Drivetrain
The Mazda MAZDA3's engine isn't much more sizeable than the Toyota Prius's. The Mazda MAZDA3 packs quite a wallop compared to the Prius when it comes to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. The Toyota Prius could learn a lesson or two from the MAZDA3 with respect to pickup.

Utility
The Toyota and the Mazda MAZDA3 can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll most certainly have to take the MAZDA3 for a fill-up more often than the Toyota Prius because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Mazda MAZDA3 offers a bit more head room than the Toyota Prius, there frankly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Mazda MAZDA3 offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Prius, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Toyota Prius is tremendously heavier than the Mazda MAZDA3. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mazda MAZDA3 than the Toyota Prius because of its bigger tank. The Toyota Prius and the Mazda MAZDA3 compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The Mazda requires a lot of gas compared to the Toyota Prius. Producing an exact fuel economy evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Prius is the winner regarding fuel economy. The Prius is considerably pricier than the Mazda MAZDA3 when it comes to MSRP. The Toyota Prius will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Mazda MAZDA3. The Mazda MAZDA3 will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Toyota.

Warranty
The MAZDA3 and the Toyota have the same basic warranty.