Toyota Prius vs Mazda MAZDA3
Overview | |
Years produced2001-Present | Years produced2004-Present |
MSRP$28,350 | MSRP$24,150 |
Listings174 | Listings2021 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryLast redesigned for the 2019 model year, the Mazda 3 is getting old, yet aging gracefully. It still looks, feels, and drives better than some of its rivals. In Canada, GT and above trims get Amazon Alexa Built-in for 2025, while the Sport hatchback adds the new Suna Edition as the top model based on the GT Turbo. Verdict: Available in four-door sedan and five-door hatchback body styles, there is a Mazda 3 to suit nearly anyone. Basic or upscale, turbocharged or not, and with front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), the common threads across all Mazda 3s are quality, refinement, sophistication, safety, and enjoyable driving dynamics. This is a terrific compact car. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower191 hp @ 6000 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity0.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City57 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway56 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower191 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity0.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City57 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway56 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space23.8 cu ft | Cargo Space13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3097 lbs | Curb Weight3124 lbs |
Height55.9 in | Height56.9 in |
Length181.1 in | Length183.5 in |
Width70.2 in | Width70.7 in |
Wheelbase108.3 in | Wheelbase107.3 in |
Maximum Payload860 lbs | Maximum Payload955 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-Present | 2004-Present |
MSRP | $28,350 | $24,150 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Last redesigned for the 2019 model year, the Mazda 3 is getting old, yet aging gracefully. It still looks, feels, and drives better than some of its rivals. In Canada, GT and above trims get Amazon Alexa Built-in for 2025, while the Sport hatchback adds the new Suna Edition as the top model based on the GT Turbo. Verdict: Available in four-door sedan and five-door hatchback body styles, there is a Mazda 3 to suit nearly anyone. Basic or upscale, turbocharged or not, and with front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), the common threads across all Mazda 3s are quality, refinement, sophistication, safety, and enjoyable driving dynamics. This is a terrific compact car. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 0.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 57 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 56 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 194 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 0.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 57 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 56 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 23.8 cu ft | 13.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3097 lbs | 3124 lbs |
Height | 55.9 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 183.5 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 70.7 in |
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 107.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 860 lbs | 955 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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