2012 Toyota Prius V vs. 2012 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2012 Toyota Prius V and 2012 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 3 (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Prius V. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Prius V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Prius V weights approximately 102 kg more than 2012 Mazda 3.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mazda 3 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Prius V. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Prius V.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Toyota Prius V | 2012 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Toyota | Mazda |
Model | Prius V | 3 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4615 mm | 4506 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1575 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |