Mazda MAZDA3 vs Toyota Prius c
Overview | |
MSRP$24,170 | MSRP$19,080 |
Average price$15,969 | Average price$12,331 |
Listings9376 | Listings525 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryVerdict: The 2024 Mazda3 delivers luxurious levels of styling and performance despite coming from an automaker that is often cross-shopped against mass-market rivals. Consider this car an entry-level Audi rather than a Toyota competitor. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Toyota Prius family is growing. The iconic hybrid has been so successful Toyota has seen fit to expand the Prius into a multi-vehicle sub-brand. It still lives under the Toyota name, but has expanded to several uniquely Prius–ey vehicles. The first variant was the Prius V, which is a larger vehicle that took on more of an MPV/wagon shape when it went on sale in the U.S. in October 2011. As you might have guessed the, “V” stands for “Versatility.” In March of 2012, the family grew again, but this time by going smaller. The Prius C is a subcompact hybrid, based on the same platform as the diminutive Toyota Yaris. But the Prius C features the namesake drivetrain and more attractive and fun packaging. The Prius C is a more affordable, more city-friendly means of staying within the Prius family. The “C” in the name stands for “City,” but it might as well be “Compelling.” So, is the Prius C, at $19,080, worth its premium over the mere $14,430 for a Yaris? It depends on where you’re standing. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine1.5L 99 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower99 hp @ 4800 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City53 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway46 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 99 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower99 hp @ 4800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City53 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway46 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.2 cu ft | Cargo Space17.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3124 lbs | Curb Weight2500 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height56.9 in |
Length183.5 in | Length157.3 in |
Width70.7 in | Width66.7 in |
Wheelbase107.3 in | Wheelbase100.4 in |
Maximum Payload955 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,170 | $19,080 |
Average price | $15,969 | $12,331 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.0 |
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Verdict: The 2024 Mazda3 delivers luxurious levels of styling and performance despite coming from an automaker that is often cross-shopped against mass-market rivals. Consider this car an entry-level Audi rather than a Toyota competitor. | The Toyota Prius family is growing. The iconic hybrid has been so successful Toyota has seen fit to expand the Prius into a multi-vehicle sub-brand. It still lives under the Toyota name, but has expanded to several uniquely Prius–ey vehicles. The first variant was the Prius V, which is a larger vehicle that took on more of an MPV/wagon shape when it went on sale in the U.S. in October 2011. As you might have guessed the, “V” stands for “Versatility.” In March of 2012, the family grew again, but this time by going smaller. The Prius C is a subcompact hybrid, based on the same platform as the diminutive Toyota Yaris. But the Prius C features the namesake drivetrain and more attractive and fun packaging. The Prius C is a more affordable, more city-friendly means of staying within the Prius family. The “C” in the name stands for “City,” but it might as well be “Compelling.” So, is the Prius C, at $19,080, worth its premium over the mere $14,430 for a Yaris? It depends on where you’re standing. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 99 hp I4 Hybrid | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 99 hp @ 4800 rpm | |
MPG City | 53 | |
MPG Highway | 46 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 1.5L 99 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6000 rpm | 99 hp @ 4800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 53 | |
MPG Highway | 46 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.2 cu ft | 17.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3124 lbs | 2500 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 183.5 in | 157.3 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 66.7 in |
Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 100.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 955 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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