2022 Mazda 3 vs. 2022 Toyota Prius

The 2022 Mazda 3 is popular because of its style, impeccable handling and well fitted interior. But what happens when it faces off against the 2022 Toyota Prius, a hybrid car lauded for its clean and crisp design, outstanding fuel economy and available AWD?

Design & Style

The Toyota Prius seats five people in a very spacious cabin. Those that purchase its Nightshade variant will get badges, doors and wheels which are blacked out, with darkened trim in the interior. The leather seats and heated steering are definitely a nice touch. Its exterior is unique and covered in design cues such as smooth surfaces, triangular shapes and creases, which make it aerodynamic.

The Mazda 3 seats 5 passengers as well, and may be purchased as a hatchback or sedan. Both are classy with a lovely interior and twenty cubic feet reserved for cargo. Its newest feature for the year is the S Carbon Edition, which comes complete with red colored leather upholstery, a Bose audio system with twelve speakers and satellite radio. Its engine is paired with an automatic six speed transmission that is highly efficient.

Technology & Safety

The Mazda 3 is without a doubt one of the safest cars in its class, having captured both the Top Safety Pick+ along with a perfect five star review via the NHTSA. It is equipped with every modern safety function imaginable, including automated high beams, automatic emergency brakes, airbags and activated lane control, just to name a few. Comforts within its cabin include a camera with surround view, the choice of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, nine inch touch display, and rotary controller.

The Toyota Prius comes with an extensive array of driver assistance tech, which is collectively called Toyota Safety Sense 2.0. Just a few of its features are pedestrian detection, emergency automated brakes, lane control, parking sensors and blind area monitoring. Comforts within its cabin include Amazon Alexa, 3 USB ports, the option of Android Auto or Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth.

Performance

The Toyota Prius comes with an inline 4, 1.8 liter engine that works in conjunction with a fifty three kilowatt electrical motor to generate 121 horsepower, which allows it to accelerate from zero to sixty in about eleven seconds. Those that purchase the Mazda 3 will get a turbo 4, 2.5 liter engine that can generate 227 horsepower with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in about 6 seconds.

The Bottom Line

Despite being tied when it comes to safety and seating capacity, the Mazda 3 completely obliterates the Toyota Prius when it comes to performance, leaving it in the dust. And when you factor in the Toyota's tight back head room and lackluster cabin materials, the Mazda 3 is definitely the victor.

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