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Mazda 3 Hatchback
2021 Mazda 3 Hatchback
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$22,650
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8
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Scion tC
2016 Scion tC
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$19,385
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Toyota Prius Prime
2021 Toyota Prius Prime
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$28,220
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.5
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Overview

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 34 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Economy
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
47.1 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A

Photos

Mazda 3 Hatchback
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
36
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Scion tC
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
12
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Toyota Prius Prime
2017-2021 Toyota Prius Prime Side View Driving
2017-2021 Toyota Prius Prime Dashboard
56
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
1.8L Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid
Horsepower
186 hp @ 6000 rpm
179 hp @ 6000 rpm
95 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque
186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
172 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
105 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,082 lbs
3,082 lbs
3,365 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
29 MPG
26 MPG
54 MPG
City
26 MPG
23 MPG
N/A
Highway
34 MPG
31 MPG
N/A

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.1 Tons/yr
6.8 Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
14.5 gallons
11.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
343.2 miles
333.5 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
448.8 miles
449.5 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
175.6 in
176.6 in
182.9 in
Height
56.7 in
55.7 in
57.9 in
Max Width
70.7 in
70.7 in
69.3 in
Front Width
61.7 in
60.6 in
60.2 in
Rear Width
62.2 in
61.4 in
60.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
106.3 in
106.3 in
Ground Clearance
5.5 in
6.3 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.3 in
41.8 in
43.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
38 in
37.7 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.7 in
55.4 in
54.2 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.6 in
52.6 in
53.7 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.1 in
34.6 in
33.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.2 in
36.4 in
37.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.4 in
52.1 in
53 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
50.9 in
48.5 in
51.6 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
20.1 ft³
N/A
19.8 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
47.1 ft³
N/A
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
37.4 ft
33.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
18" x 7.5"
15" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
18" x 7.5"
15" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P205/60HR16
P225/45WR18
P195/65SR15
Rear Tire
P205/60HR16
P225/45WR18
P195/65SR15
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Deep Crystal Blue Mica
  • Jet Black Mica
  • Snowflake White Pearl Mica
  • Absolutely Red
  • Black
  • Blizzard Pearl
  • Blue Streak Metallic
  • Cement
  • Cosmic Gray Mica
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Blue Magnetism
  • Classic Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Super White
  • Supersonic Red
  • Titanium Glow
  • Wind Chill Pearl

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Dark Charcoal, Fabric Upholstery
  • Black, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Moonstone, Fabric Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
3 Years / Unlimited Miles
Maintenance
N/A
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
N/A
N/A
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
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