Mazda MAZDA3 vs Toyota Prius (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$3,860

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

MAZDA3 2.5 S FWD vs Prius LE FWD
Measure	MAZDA3	Prius	Winner
MSRP + destination	$25,885	$29,745	MAZDA3
Horsepower	186 hp	194 hp	Prius
Torque	186 lb-ft	139 lb-ft	MAZDA3
MPG combined	28 mpg to 30 mpg	57 mpg	N/A
Cargo, max	13.2 cu ft	20.3 cu ft	Prius
Cargo, seats up	13.2 cu ft	23.8 cu ft	Prius
Rear legroom	35.1 in	34.8 in	About the same
Front legroom	42.3 in	43.2 in	Prius
Length	183.5 in	181.1 in	Not scored
Width	70.7 in	70.2 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,111 lb	3,097 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.5 in	5.6 in	About the same
0-60 mph	7.3 s estimate	6.9 s estimate	Prius
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
MAZDA3 2.5 S FWD $24,650	Prius LE FWD $28,550	$3,900
Prius LE FWD $28,550	MAZDA3 Hatchback 2.5 S Preferred Auto FWD $28,640	$90

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

No total: a price or rating is missing.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Prius wins.

MAZDA3 wins if Space weight is 1 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.