2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Mazda Mazda3 vs Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Mazda3 starts $14,800 lower (MSRP $25,250 vs $40,050 for the Prius Plug-in Hybrid).
- The Prius Plug-in Hybrid uses 3.3 L/100 km less combined (4.5 vs 7.8), about 660 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the Prius Plug-in Hybrid: 7.4/10 vs 5.9/10.
- The Mazda3 has more power: up to 250 hp vs 220 hp.
- Only the Mazda3 offers AWD or 4WD, useful in a Canadian winter.
- Transport Canada lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 Mazda3 and 1 for the Prius Plug-in Hybrid.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $25,250 | $40,050 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 5.9/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Plug-in hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 7.8 | 4.5 |
| City | 8.8 | 4.4 |
| Highway | 6.6 | 4.6 |
| Electric range | — | 72 km |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 183 | — |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 250 hp | 220 hp |
| Seats | 5 | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD, FWD | FWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | No |
| Fuel required | Regular gasoline | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 15 | 2 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 0 | 1 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.