It's not lol not close at all sure straight line stock acceleration it's like 2 Cara behind but if you even slightly look at a corner or driving feel it's not even close and if you head to the aftermarket or tuning the gap widens emmensly wrxs are making over 400whp with less than 2k in mods
The Mazda is just such an all-rounder...it was fun to watch it take the first race, and see how well it did in the roll. It has a reliable, long lasting powerplant, and a great interior, and it slips under the radar. These videos are a fun distraction in a mundane day...well done boys!
@@Thin_Limbz No, I daily a mildly modified 2014 Ford Focus ST, as well as a AWD Twin turbo Ford Flex Limited, and have a '77 Chevy C10 Silverado Resto-mod...
mazda's are crap. my daughter had a brand new mazda 3 and it gave nothing but trouble - brakes, clutch failure, turbo failure, transmission problems; she sold it as soon as warranty expired
Maybe it’s because I’m now in my 40s but I really like that Mazda 3 Turbo. The oversized grill out front and the red seats is a beautiful contrast for the interior .
@@RandyAugustusnope....if all the variables are the same including octane rating.....the ms3 wont be taking the new turbo 3 with AWD from a dig. But it just may from a roll race because of its slightly higher top end. But its down on torque by 40.....the 0-60 numbers tell all. Whilst the driver of the ms3 is busy fighting torque steer the awd turbo 3 will launch clean every time even on crappy tires.
@@Painting_Inspiration its down by 30 tq. But the ms3 is lighter (barely). Also, the ms3 came with sticky rubber standard. Auto + awd is a compelling case. But Mazda’s automatics are not know for their lighting quick shifting. Also, the new Mazdas are not sports cars; sans miata.
Love my 2023 Mazda 3 Turbo. I have mine with the Aero package. Makes the car look literally perfect with the lower front air dam and duck wing on the back. Mazda ❤️
@@dave2blame444 it's literally my dream version of a 3. Even if the manual existed, I would still keep the auto with the paddle shifters. Our little 3 Turbo club!
What I’ve learned to appreciate about Toyota is that is not pretentious. The Prius is just an economy car, efficiency minded and built, not trying to be sporty. But those Mazdas look amazing though.
I feel like the Mazda has a lot of potential with a 2.5 L turbo it seems to already have a significant amount of torque. I would like to see all of them tuned in raced again.
That engine isnt tuned to be sporty. But youre right, a 2.5L turbocharged Inline 4, not a small engine, as far as hatchbacks go. If Mazda wanted it to be sporty they could easily get 300HP out of it. I mean the Ford Focus RS was pumping out 350HP out of a 2.3L turbocharged engine.
There are tunes and even superchargers and bigger turbos after market. This set up stock is super understressed and has tons of potential. There are a few TH-camrs who have mods and set ups between the mazda6 and mazda3. Which share the same 2.5 skyactiv.
Oh yes I remember, I still got my 05. For me Subaru died when STi died. Even for a new family car, guess which CVT suv we havent got.. a underwhelming subaru.
If it ain't broke don't fix it...but it did break...20 years ago...gasket. and don't get me wrong, ima subie fanboy4life (wrx dream car) but I see subie doing what many auto makers are doing. Taking an icon and appealing to the masses because they think a true sports car won't sell very well. And in today's market, it's all about $$. I'm surprised it's still around tbh.😢
I got my hands on a 23 Prius prime and I love it. I’m currently running out the gas in the tank from when I bought it to keep it from going bad. Drives nice and turns heads 👌
But it's even more fun when you find one tailgating you... and then leisurely speed up as they try to pass you... and then pull in front of them (to pass another car) and slow down again... rinse repeat! 🤣
I owned an 09 Mazdaspeed 3 for 12 years from new. It's not even in the same category as the new one. The old one was such a visceral experience. You really felt connected to the car and it's extremely wild tendencies. It was super charming, and made me smile every time I drove it. The new one is far more refined, quieter, automatic, and less sporty feeling. It's a near luxury car now, competing closer to a BMW 230i than the Mazdaspeed that was wild even when compared to a WRX Sti of it's day. And even without AWD, the old Mazdaspeed 3 could be faster 0-60. I say could be because you had to get the launch dead on to not ruin your run. It took a perfect clutch dump and 2 perfect shifts with a good amount of throttle modulation to get it 60 sub-6's, but it could. But the new one has far broader market appeal than the old
Sad to see how few of the ms3's are left. I miss both my gen won and even the regular 5sp 2.3hatch. My ms3 was fbo on the stock k04; 320whp, and a bunch of suspension stuff. It was WILD with the delrin mounts and trz transmount...straight rally car sounds. The new mazda is not for me...and now I'm an "adult" and make 4x what I made back then...mazda gave up on us. The real issue with the new 3, is the platform itself isn't good. Torsion beam rear suspension?? No thanks. Making it a speed with a manual and more power/panels wouldn't fix the core of the car...
As a long time Subaru fan, it hurts my soul that they didn’t try to target 300hp and at least a consistent and smooth 5 second zero to 60 in what is likely to be the last generation of non electrified WRX. So many other things on this chasis are improved, just needed the power to match.
It’s detuned on purpose. They have the wastegate set at about 12.5 psi from factory with this new generation. Consider that the old WRX and STI were set around 17 and could peak at up to 21ish. Folks have been just doing tunes only and have been getting well over 300 wheel hp and gobs more torque. My guess is that Subaru didn’t want to release a new generation that immediately crapped on the previous generation’s top specs power levels. Also compare the factory boost levels to the Mazda 3 at 16-17psi….. then the GR Corolla, Elantra N, and Civic Type R all peaking over 20psi stock. The WRX is a steal right now.
A small bump in power, and if they hadn't royally screwed the looks...then the wrx might be alright. The Mazda needed a manual. Not a hot hatch with a torque converter.
got stuck behind a new prius on the highway in the left lane yesterday. you can change the performance of the car, but you can't change how the drivers of those cars drive.
Damn, I love how the rally-bred Subaru who was famous for being crazy fast got beaten by an automatic Mazda and almost beaten by a Prius. (I love the Mazda and Prius not hating on them)
I wish they kept the CT200h in production with this new drivetrain. It's enjoyable to drive and basically a sporty prius in a lexus suit but with a little extra power it would go from a great car to an amazing car.
I feel like Mazda is the BMW of the Japanese world. They’re more in tune with the driving dynamics and they’ve always been trying to make their cars more fun in their segment with the zoom zoom. I’m starting to wonder if they under rate their hp numbers as well but they do definitely tune for lots of torque. They seem pretty peppy in against their competition
Why are people impressed with the prius? A remap of the battery/computer system would make that thing quicker than the Subaru and Mazda. Instead, you should be angry at Toyota for 1. Not doing this sooner, and 2. Not making a full-blown hot hatch hybrid. Don't be fools! This is not magic! Let's revolt!
I mean considering the Prius is the heaviest of the three…literally half the torque and least amount oh horsepower, it did surprisingly well. The Prime is a good looking little car. Toyota should give us a GR version!
It did even better when you remember the Prius has 195 width energy saving tires when the Mazda3 has 215 all-seasons and the WRX has 245 summers. Toyota did tease a GR Prius though so hopefully it's coming.
@@tpolerex7282yup... it's clearly wrong because otherwise, the engine would have to be spinning at some 14,000 rpm to be reaching its supposed HP rating.
I work WELL over 40 hours a week to provide for my family. The more you make the more cost of living raises. So after a while unless you want to never be home with your family or you "hit it big" these things are a no for me.
I really like the new Prius. My only complaint is the tire size. Last time I checked tire rack there were only 2 options. Hopefully more will become available as more people buy the new Prius.
It actually... looks decent for a change. I've never liked the way the Prius looks, but would absolutely drive the new one if I were in the market for a car.
I work as a tire tech and you'd be shocked at tire prices for these new cars. Just had a guy yesterday with a 2020 Altima that had 215/45R18 on it. Cheapest option we could order cost was $179. That's just the rubber. No Install. For a shit tire with zero mileage warranty. That's fucking insane. Car tire sizes are fucking out of control these days and it's only getting worse.
Turbo cars I have found can be sometimes inconsistent, sometimes they pull very and sometimes not, you never know what you are going to get especially if heat soak is there and it pulls a lot of timing etc.
I was biking around the city and saw, what looked like a sports car parked in someone's garage. It was a Prius and man was I happy to see how it has evolved. The Prius is now cool.
Lets go Mazda! Mazda3 AWD HB owner here, even though it's only an NA, ditch the OE tires, slap on a K&N filter and it's pretty fun to drive. You get the confident inspiring handling and a little bit of intake noise while being a comfortable daily. Pulling time though, it's something common Mazda does, especially with the NA 13:1 compression in the heat. I find that 93 octane over the 87 even in the NA is so much better and responsive. It feels like a different car on 93 when you're passing semitrucks with the AC full blast at 95deg temp.
The WRX hasn't improved performance in TWENTY YEARS. When it came out in the US, it could hang with- and beat, Mustang GTs. Now it's down 200hp to those. Mazda 3 Turbo is such a letdown. Attractive exterior, great interior and a dud on performance. They seem awfully slow for a 2.5T in a small car. And the Prius. Toyota hit a homerun w/ the new one. It's now good-looking, still super efficient, but decently quick. Of these 3, I'd buy the Prius. **GASP**
I just looked it up. The new Prius is faster than a lot of 1960s muscle cars like the mustang, a big block chevelle, almost any muscle cars but the top of the line muscle cars.
Now test them all on a track. It's great that it can accelerate decently well, but I'm guessing that's about the only thing it's competitive in when compared to the other two.
If you’re tracking, you’re not buying a Prius. But this kind of comparison opens the Prius up to people like me who drive quicker cars/SUVs as a daily but are tired of 17mpg. I’ve driven the previous gen for a few week-long stints and never have considered one. That changes with the new generation.
@@Reginald_Harrison how fast you need to go is entirely under your control. No need to race to the top of some speed heap and waste R&D. Their job is to make a product that is purchased and profitable.
Dude, all three of these cars would absolutely annihilate anything made between about 1970 and 1990, save for maybe your unobtainables (Ferrari, Porsche, and the ilk).
Back then you could work in a gas station and own a house and a decent car. The whole inflation argument is moot. Cars and many other things were affordable back then.
@@janoycresnova9156 just "luxury" cars that drive like econoboxes. Every car was such a collosal piece of crap during those 20 years. 9 liter V8... 120 horsepower. Brakes made of milk bottle caps. Just junk.
As a previous gen wrx owner, I think subaru dropped the ball on this new gen. WRX has regressed by the mere fact that others have progressed. Subaru should be embarrassed. No wonder enthusiasts are not buying the new gen.
Exactly. Between the cladding, econo interior and the CVT vs DSG offering, this gen was an embarrassing effort. Its like they are trying to kill the WRX off. 0:39 shows how cheap and awkward the Scooby looks next to the Prius and Mazda 3 Turbo. The sad part is they are even further behind on the inside.
This is why Mitsubishi needs to bring back the Evo. Without that direct competition I feel like the WRX has lost what made it feel special. Not to mention Mitsubishi needs a performance car.
I lowered my Mazda 3 turbo and put a sway bar and strut tower brace on it. Steering feels a lot better. it's not twitchy like the Hyundai n's but it doesn't have the sluggish turn in. Also exhaust mods help the power substantially even without a tune.
As a comparison to show how the Prius has improved - it would be amazing to race the same 3 cars, but their early 2000 versions (if Mazda 3 goes back that far). I know it would be a wipe out for the Prius, but interesting regardless. Cant believe the PRIUS was not 100m behind a WRX and Mazda. Pretty cool. Considering the fuel efficiency of the new Prius too ... its not bad! Shame its not coming to Australia.
I'm really pleased to see all the likes and positive comments on this video, because cars like these (relatively affordable hatches and sedans that are fun to drive) are dying out, and we NEED to make auto manufacturers aware of how badly we want them! And the Prius is proving that they don't need to be a "sport" trim; they just need to be fast and fun! Awesome video! Loved seeing these 3 go head to head, and the Prius was closer than I expected!
I own a 22 WRX and it's objectively better than the previous generation mechanically ... now looks wise, it's subjective. It's a great platform to build on in my opinion.
if you told me 10 years ago a prius would even come close to competing with these cars when it comes to speed i wouldn’t believe you. very impressive
It's not lol not close at all sure straight line stock acceleration it's like 2 Cara behind but if you even slightly look at a corner or driving feel it's not even close and if you head to the aftermarket or tuning the gap widens emmensly wrxs are making over 400whp with less than 2k in mods
@@tyhyhh it’s a prius brother. its not a sports car it’s literally THE economy car. for a economy car it’s not bad. calm down
@@tyhyhhyoure missing the point. Its the fact that its ONLY 2 cars behind is the impressive part.
Or how the mighty has fallen :)
@@johnpoe3012 an electric motor assisted petrol car does well in a drag race. why is that a surprise
A Prius as a rival to the WRX. You wouldn't even have imagined that like 5 years ago
I’ll say 20 years ago 🤦🏿♂️
To me it just shows what Subaru has evolved to. Especially considering late 90's and 00's. It's sad af.
@@TermlessHGWI think you mean “devolved”. Indeed very sad
Well the WRX turned into an embarrassing joke that doesn't deserve the name.
Who would imagine cars would be this boring
Prius Prime is such a good car! My ONLY issue is that I have like zero headroom. Otherwise, it’s easily the best Prius every made. 😃
They had to make the car too low so it could be beautiful.
You got like two heads tho
Does it come with heated and ventilated seats?
@@DioTheGreatOneand lower drag coefficient
@@JulesJules707yes
" I'm now a camera car" had me lmao😂
😂
The Mazda is just such an all-rounder...it was fun to watch it take the first race, and see how well it did in the roll. It has a reliable, long lasting powerplant, and a great interior, and it slips under the radar.
These videos are a fun distraction in a mundane day...well done boys!
Let me guess... you have a Mazda don't you?? Haha you wouldn't have guessed 😂
@@Thin_Limbz No, I daily a mildly modified 2014 Ford Focus ST, as well as a AWD Twin turbo Ford Flex Limited, and have a '77 Chevy C10 Silverado Resto-mod...
The Mazda are really fun affordable cars I got mines stage 1 tuned NA and it put a smile on anybody face who ride/drive em
@@iandavis8755 good for you 👍
mazda's are crap. my daughter had a brand new mazda 3 and it gave nothing but trouble - brakes, clutch failure, turbo failure, transmission problems; she sold it as soon as warranty expired
Thank you Toyota for partially fulfilling my dream of making the Prius into a hot hatch
Gay
@@Lukas-rw7okprojecting much?
@@apocalypse487 I know that was directed to the Prius driver
@@apocalypse487 at least buy a civic /Corolla for Christ sakes
GR Prius hype train
Maybe it’s because I’m now in my 40s but I really like that Mazda 3 Turbo. The oversized grill out front and the red seats is a beautiful contrast for the interior .
it absolutely is beautiful, i own one at 18
I am 24 and I bought the Mazda 3 turbo，after dreaming for 2years
@@jasonyang2288 hell yeah man. I never payed attention to them before because I into different types of cars
I'm in my 40s and bought a Mazda3 NA. Doesn't have the power of the turbo, but it's comfortable and fun.
I enjoy my mazda 3 turbo. it doesnt have as much grunt as some sportier cars but in most useable conditions it does everything that I could ask of it.
Good job Toyota for making PRIUS a competitive, good-looking eco car.
The blacked out Mazda3 Turbo looks like a stealth fighter. So cool.
that mazda is a desperate attempt to look like a ferrari gtc4lusso from the rear. not saying it’s a bad thing
@@dino91001the Lusso came out in 2016 tho? Didn't Mazda implemented the design since 2013?
@@knightofonyx871 oh didn’t know it was that old lol 😂
edit: ferrari lusso tryin to copy mazda design lol
@@dino91001 try compare ferrari purosangue dan mazda cx30..ferrari sure do copy a lot
Ferrari has been copying Mazda for some time now.
You guys should do 2023 Mazda gt turbo vs 2010 Mazda speed 3.. love your content
Stock for stock, on the same fuel, I think the ms3 would take it. But good luck finding a stock Mazda speed 3 in good shape.
If i remember correctly the ms3 has an lsd. That would give it a big advantage. However i dont know if that could overcome awd.
@@RandyAugustusDo any of these exist in stock/good shape anymore? :)
@@RandyAugustusnope....if all the variables are the same including octane rating.....the ms3 wont be taking the new turbo 3 with AWD from a dig. But it just may from a roll race because of its slightly higher top end. But its down on torque by 40.....the 0-60 numbers tell all. Whilst the driver of the ms3 is busy fighting torque steer the awd turbo 3 will launch clean every time even on crappy tires.
@@Painting_Inspiration its down by 30 tq. But the ms3 is lighter (barely). Also, the ms3 came with sticky rubber standard. Auto + awd is a compelling case. But Mazda’s automatics are not know for their lighting quick shifting. Also, the new Mazdas are not sports cars; sans miata.
Pretty amazing how the Prius kept most of its Efficiency (high mpg) but also got a good dose of power.
That was a lot of fun of watch live. Thank you guys for inviting over to bring the WRX! 🎉
Slow
Slowww
Carson needs to tach out the revs when he drops the clutch.
@@SuzukiKid4005300 rpm is the sweet spot when stock.
Lmao WRX isn't even a sports car smh
The fact the Prius is that close is scary 😂
The new Prius is faster than a lot of new cars 😂
@@ItsAlive111 sadly yes 😂😂
@@Audi_All_Day it's not sad, it's awesome. Soon you will be able to get great fun to drive cars that don't absolutely suck in terms of gas mileage.
Finally, normal cars again!
Don't need 100k+ cars, more of this please
Just please keep making videos of cars that people can afford. Thank you.
Speak for yourself :(
man the seat color in the Mazda is so nice ❤🔥
Oh my, you guys make regular car reviews fun! Thanks! 😀
Love my 2023 Mazda 3 Turbo. I have mine with the Aero package. Makes the car look literally perfect with the lower front air dam and duck wing on the back. Mazda ❤️
Love my 3 turbo as well ..
@@dave2blame444 it's literally my dream version of a 3. Even if the manual existed, I would still keep the auto with the paddle shifters. Our little 3 Turbo club!
I can't get over the "hunchback" design... 🤢
What I’ve learned to appreciate about Toyota is that is not pretentious. The Prius is just an economy car, efficiency minded and built, not trying to be sporty. But those Mazdas look amazing though.
I feel like the Mazda has a lot of potential with a 2.5 L turbo it seems to already have a significant amount of torque. I would like to see all of them tuned in raced again.
That engine isnt tuned to be sporty. But youre right, a 2.5L turbocharged Inline 4, not a small engine, as far as hatchbacks go. If Mazda wanted it to be sporty they could easily get 300HP out of it. I mean the Ford Focus RS was pumping out 350HP out of a 2.3L turbocharged engine.
There are tunes and even superchargers and bigger turbos after market. This set up stock is super understressed and has tons of potential. There are a few TH-camrs who have mods and set ups between the mazda6 and mazda3. Which share the same 2.5 skyactiv.
Can we all appreciate carston's performance in the manual wrx
Mid car
No, should have been SPT to be relevant.
Remember how an STI had nearly the same horsepower as a Mustang? Then Subaru decided to keep the same failing dinosaur of an engine for 20 years.
The WRX has officially died with the VA. Now it is just some awd sedan with a boxer engine
Oh yes I remember, I still got my 05.
For me Subaru died when STi died.
Even for a new family car, guess which CVT suv we havent got.. a underwhelming subaru.
If it ain't broke don't fix it...but it did break...20 years ago...gasket. and don't get me wrong, ima subie fanboy4life (wrx dream car) but I see subie doing what many auto makers are doing. Taking an icon and appealing to the masses because they think a true sports car won't sell very well. And in today's market, it's all about $$. I'm surprised it's still around tbh.😢
Does the STi program even exist anymore?
Pepperidge farm remembers.
I hope there is a mid gen refresh where the Prius Prime gets the powertrain from the RAV4 Prime. That would be sick af.
GR Prius
5:30 “I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly.” - Winston Churchill.
Thx for the reference
Two car lengths?!? Yeah I'm definitely getting the Prime in a couple years once they are more available
I have one now. Got lucky and sniped one for MSRP. Came in 3 weeks
I cruise mine to work at 85 plus for 40 miles and it still gets 45mpg the whole way. Battery doesn't last long at those speeds though@@Boomtowndogs
Love the mazda 3 turbo, so slept on since it's cheaper in Canada
We want Carson to share his experience too!!
I got my hands on a 23 Prius prime and I love it. I’m currently running out the gas in the tank from when I bought it to keep it from going bad. Drives nice and turns heads 👌
I'm in this race! I'm in this race! I'm now a camera car😂
Prius was pretty impressive, which makes me so happy because maybe their drivers will actually do the speed limit now.
😂
They will....in the left lane of the highways across US.
Don't hold your breath. They, like Corolla drivers, are pathetic.
But it's even more fun when you find one tailgating you... and then leisurely speed up as they try to pass you... and then pull in front of them (to pass another car) and slow down again... rinse repeat! 🤣
The Prius here shows that sometimes it's just as fun to participate as it is to win lol
It’s kind of sad that the Mazda 3 has less power then a 10 year old Mazdaspeed 3 but I guess the awd helps out. Great race guys!
I owned an 09 Mazdaspeed 3 for 12 years from new. It's not even in the same category as the new one. The old one was such a visceral experience. You really felt connected to the car and it's extremely wild tendencies. It was super charming, and made me smile every time I drove it.
The new one is far more refined, quieter, automatic, and less sporty feeling. It's a near luxury car now, competing closer to a BMW 230i than the Mazdaspeed that was wild even when compared to a WRX Sti of it's day.
And even without AWD, the old Mazdaspeed 3 could be faster 0-60. I say could be because you had to get the launch dead on to not ruin your run. It took a perfect clutch dump and 2 perfect shifts with a good amount of throttle modulation to get it 60 sub-6's, but it could.
But the new one has far broader market appeal than the old
@@JamesKirk1988 I had an ‘11 and miss that car. It had the nastiest bov that sounded like a suppressed gun 🤣 Definitely sub 6 with a few extras added.
A 2009- 2010 Mazda Speed 3 had 40 ftlb less torque than this one. So while having less power, the engines are pretty even.
Sad to see how few of the ms3's are left. I miss both my gen won and even the regular 5sp 2.3hatch. My ms3 was fbo on the stock k04; 320whp, and a bunch of suspension stuff. It was WILD with the delrin mounts and trz transmount...straight rally car sounds.
The new mazda is not for me...and now I'm an "adult" and make 4x what I made back then...mazda gave up on us.
The real issue with the new 3, is the platform itself isn't good. Torsion beam rear suspension?? No thanks. Making it a speed with a manual and more power/panels wouldn't fix the core of the car...
Love my gen 2 speed 3. 604hp at 37psi 😂
Prius Prime is impressive! It's come a long way. Well done Toyota! It has a cool double barrel name now too - Prius Prime just sounds cool :)
Disagree. I've been waiting for it to transform, but nothing. 😋
Rav4 Prime is even quicker
@@noblekitty nice!
@@freddoflintstono9321 hey maybe it will transform when it senses a real threat like a...Nissan Leaf 🤣
You ARE easily impressed,
This is just as telling about the new prius as it is the wrx. Embarrassing for Subaru.
I love my Mazda 3 bought it last year brand new, one of the coolest things about them are that they are made in Japan. The built quality is impeccable
Love it ! Something different and we appreciate it
As a long time Subaru fan, it hurts my soul that they didn’t try to target 300hp and at least a consistent and smooth 5 second zero to 60 in what is likely to be the last generation of non electrified WRX. So many other things on this chasis are improved, just needed the power to match.
I'm actually cool with everything except.. I heard this is the worst steering feel and feedback the WRX has ever had
It’s detuned on purpose. They have the wastegate set at about 12.5 psi from factory with this new generation. Consider that the old WRX and STI were set around 17 and could peak at up to 21ish. Folks have been just doing tunes only and have been getting well over 300 wheel hp and gobs more torque. My guess is that Subaru didn’t want to release a new generation that immediately crapped on the previous generation’s top specs power levels. Also compare the factory boost levels to the Mazda 3 at 16-17psi….. then the GR Corolla, Elantra N, and Civic Type R all peaking over 20psi stock. The WRX is a steal right now.
Is there an STi coming?
Subaru wrx is under reported with power from the factory and the Mazda still beat it. I’m shocked
A small bump in power, and if they hadn't royally screwed the looks...then the wrx might be alright.
The Mazda needed a manual. Not a hot hatch with a torque converter.
got stuck behind a new prius on the highway in the left lane yesterday. you can change the performance of the car, but you can't change how the drivers of those cars drive.
Damn, I love how the rally-bred Subaru who was famous for being crazy fast got beaten by an automatic Mazda and almost beaten by a Prius. (I love the Mazda and Prius not hating on them)
Red leather interior in the black Mazda 3 Turbo is SWEET!
It seems like the road noise in the Mazda is especially quiet compared to the other two, especially in the roll race!
I wish they kept the CT200h in production with this new drivetrain. It's enjoyable to drive and basically a sporty prius in a lexus suit but with a little extra power it would go from a great car to an amazing car.
Finally some love for the Mazda 3 Turbo. I have the NA and its such a good car.
I'll say it again... 6 speed MT in the 3 Turbo AWD and I'm sold.
🏁🏁The Little Prius Prime that could …..didn’t do too bad 💨😳
Choo choo 🚂 😂
Now I can’t stop thinking about Thomas 🚂💨
When is the Prius Prime GR coming?
GR Prius vs. WRX STI vs. Mazdaspeed 3
Mazda beats WRX...wow!
Would like to have heard Carson's opinion as well on his driving experience.
I feel like Mazda is the BMW of the Japanese world. They’re more in tune with the driving dynamics and they’ve always been trying to make their cars more fun in their segment with the zoom zoom. I’m starting to wonder if they under rate their hp numbers as well but they do definitely tune for lots of torque. They seem pretty peppy in against their competition
You guys should also race with the Rav4 prime. It's pretty quick.
if you could get the mazda turbo awd with a stick I'd have it. Such a gorgeous car.
Nice video keep up the good work fellas
Sixteen years ago my Mazdaspeed3 was inconsistently fast. Loved it, but never understood why it did that.
Heat soak on the stock intercooler
@@frogsta360this, once your BATs are high on that stock intercooler, timing gets pulled, and game over.
1:07 plug in butts power baby?!?! 😂
Why are people impressed with the prius? A remap of the battery/computer system would make that thing quicker than the Subaru and Mazda. Instead, you should be angry at Toyota for 1. Not doing this sooner, and 2. Not making a full-blown hot hatch hybrid. Don't be fools! This is not magic! Let's revolt!
mazda 3 fourth gen owner here I LOVE MY 3 TURBO
Now if only Mazda offered the turbo in a manual! Also excellent callback to the prius review and the Churchill burn lmao
The video we all didn’t know we needed!
Fantastic! ❤
I mean considering the Prius is the heaviest of the three…literally half the torque and least amount oh horsepower, it did surprisingly well. The Prime is a good looking little car. Toyota should give us a GR version!
The spec chart is not counting the torque available from the electric motor, Toyota never provides that information.
It did even better when you remember the Prius has 195 width energy saving tires when the Mazda3 has 215 all-seasons and the WRX has 245 summers. Toyota did tease a GR Prius though so hopefully it's coming.
@@tpolerex7282yup... it's clearly wrong because otherwise, the engine would have to be spinning at some 14,000 rpm to be reaching its supposed HP rating.
Toyota has stated the 2L Prime engine can be tuned to produce over 300hp.
Where is the Viper from the intro??? 😭😭😭😭😭
When these are supposed to be the budget cars, but you still can't afford them 😢
Get your money up!
I work WELL over 40 hours a week to provide for my family. The more you make the more cost of living raises. So after a while unless you want to never be home with your family or you "hit it big" these things are a no for me.
@jaysrandomnesschannel don't get me wrong I van literally go out a purchase one of these right now. It just wouldn't be a wise stress free decision 😆
100k is the new 60k....Money printer go bbbbrrrrrrrr
@@wayward03100k is the new 60k everywhere except in salaries
go Mazda3 had mine from new in Feb 2022. still love it so much.
Ahh, I love having the Mazda 3 win. It's so remarkably refreshing.
Length of the video is 6.5 minutes and the Prius prime 0-60 is 6.5 seconds, coincidence?
I really like the new Prius. My only complaint is the tire size. Last time I checked tire rack there were only 2 options. Hopefully more will become available as more people buy the new Prius.
It actually... looks decent for a change. I've never liked the way the Prius looks, but would absolutely drive the new one if I were in the market for a car.
Bonus of the SE trim. Lot more availability
The cars wheel wells aren’t going to grow. 🤷♂️
I work as a tire tech and you'd be shocked at tire prices for these new cars. Just had a guy yesterday with a 2020 Altima that had 215/45R18 on it. Cheapest option we could order cost was $179. That's just the rubber. No Install. For a shit tire with zero mileage warranty. That's fucking insane. Car tire sizes are fucking out of control these days and it's only getting worse.
If mine finally arrives, i will use 205-55R17 as winter tires and probably the same as summer when the oe ones will be shot.
Mazfa please release the Turbo in other markets!
Turbo cars I have found can be sometimes inconsistent, sometimes they pull very and sometimes not, you never know what you are going to get especially if heat soak is there and it pulls a lot of timing etc.
A dragy in each vehicle being raced would be appreciated
I would have loved to seen the Elantra N DCT also in this comparison. Similar price and options. I also want to see yall get it's lap times please!
I was biking around the city and saw, what looked like a sports car parked in someone's garage. It was a Prius and man was I happy to see how it has evolved. The Prius is now cool.
Prius hangs in there pretty good! And while the 3 hatch is the prettiest the Prius is pretty close in that regard too.
Lets go Mazda! Mazda3 AWD HB owner here, even though it's only an NA, ditch the OE tires, slap on a K&N filter and it's pretty fun to drive. You get the confident inspiring handling and a little bit of intake noise while being a comfortable daily. Pulling time though, it's something common Mazda does, especially with the NA 13:1 compression in the heat. I find that 93 octane over the 87 even in the NA is so much better and responsive. It feels like a different car on 93 when you're passing semitrucks with the AC full blast at 95deg temp.
Handling has been scary for me at times. I still stock tires, what tires you recommend?
The boys are out here casually recreating Fast & Furious
For this video, more like Fast & Curious, lol
And if you used a Rav4 Prime, all three cars would have gotten whooped!
Wow, they all performed well. Yes, I'm very impressed with the Prius Prime!
The drag race no one expected or asked for but a very welcome one
The WRX hasn't improved performance in TWENTY YEARS. When it came out in the US, it could hang with- and beat, Mustang GTs. Now it's down 200hp to those.
Mazda 3 Turbo is such a letdown. Attractive exterior, great interior and a dud on performance. They seem awfully slow for a 2.5T in a small car.
And the Prius. Toyota hit a homerun w/ the new one. It's now good-looking, still super efficient, but decently quick. Of these 3, I'd buy the Prius. **GASP**
I just looked it up. The new Prius is faster than a lot of 1960s muscle cars like the mustang, a big block chevelle, almost any muscle cars but the top of the line muscle cars.
Now test them all on a track. It's great that it can accelerate decently well, but I'm guessing that's about the only thing it's competitive in when compared to the other two.
If you’re tracking, you’re not buying a Prius. But this kind of comparison opens the Prius up to people like me who drive quicker cars/SUVs as a daily but are tired of 17mpg. I’ve driven the previous gen for a few week-long stints and never have considered one. That changes with the new generation.
Exactly!
Yeah really Dude Prius on the track lol 😂 even the Mazda is not a track car or the Wrx for that matter
The Mazda was redesigned I believe in 2019. The Subaru and Prius were redesigned 2022, 2023 and still beat them. Such an underrated brand.
the Mazda is soooooo underated
The fact that the Prius was competitive with the Mazda and WRX is a testimony to how far the Prius has come.
The WRX is such a disappointment
You mean the WRX driver was disappointing?
Since 2009 the WRX has gained a whopping 6HP and 14lbft torque, while adding 150lbs of weight.
Subaru doesn’t even try anymore.
@@frankobrien1371 nope, the car. Every year it is more and more behind other brands in terms of performance.
@@ClaudioAguileraMunoz I’m not disappointed at all. They seem to sell a lot of them as well.
@@Reginald_Harrison how fast you need to go is entirely under your control. No need to race to the top of some speed heap and waste R&D. Their job is to make a product that is purchased and profitable.
These 3 cars are quicker than almost everything made between 1972-1979. That is amazing. And better MPG
Dude, all three of these cars would absolutely annihilate anything made between about 1970 and 1990, save for maybe your unobtainables (Ferrari, Porsche, and the ilk).
Were econobox cars priced at $40k back in the 70s?
@@janoycresnova9156 Don’t have an inflation calculator in front of me to figure out what they are. That’s not what I was talking about anyway
Back then you could work in a gas station and own a house and a decent car. The whole inflation argument is moot. Cars and many other things were affordable back then.
@@janoycresnova9156 just "luxury" cars that drive like econoboxes. Every car was such a collosal piece of crap during those 20 years. 9 liter V8... 120 horsepower. Brakes made of milk bottle caps. Just junk.
As a previous gen wrx owner, I think subaru dropped the ball on this new gen. WRX has regressed by the mere fact that others have progressed. Subaru should be embarrassed. No wonder enthusiasts are not buying the new gen.
Exactly. Between the cladding, econo interior and the CVT vs DSG offering, this gen was an embarrassing effort. Its like they are trying to kill the WRX off. 0:39 shows how cheap and awkward the Scooby looks next to the Prius and Mazda 3 Turbo. The sad part is they are even further behind on the inside.
could we get the times after the drag race please?
This is why Mitsubishi needs to bring back the Evo. Without that direct competition I feel like the WRX has lost what made it feel special. Not to mention Mitsubishi needs a performance car.
I lowered my Mazda 3 turbo and put a sway bar and strut tower brace on it. Steering feels a lot better. it's not twitchy like the Hyundai n's but it doesn't have the sluggish turn in.
Also exhaust mods help the power substantially even without a tune.
As a comparison to show how the Prius has improved - it would be amazing to race the same 3 cars, but their early 2000 versions (if Mazda 3 goes back that far). I know it would be a wipe out for the Prius, but interesting regardless. Cant believe the PRIUS was not 100m behind a WRX and Mazda. Pretty cool. Considering the fuel efficiency of the new Prius too ... its not bad! Shame its not coming to Australia.
Los Mazda 3 o 323 de esos años no sirvieron para nada se fabricaron con Ford y ya no existen en cambio los Prius por hay anda muy campantes.
Doesn’t anyone else want a throttle house and carwow collaboration? Carwow and throttle house drag races plz! Make it happen 😅! Be an amazing trio
Yay another episode of Throttle House Drag race
What a pity the Mazda 3 turbo is not sold in Europe
Well done Toyota 👍
I'm really pleased to see all the likes and positive comments on this video, because cars like these (relatively affordable hatches and sedans that are fun to drive) are dying out, and we NEED to make auto manufacturers aware of how badly we want them! And the Prius is proving that they don't need to be a "sport" trim; they just need to be fast and fun!
Awesome video! Loved seeing these 3 go head to head, and the Prius was closer than I expected!
I think a video on the Mazda 3’s inconsistency would be interesting
You guys has to be the first channel in the world to drag race a prius
mazda !!!!!!!!!!!
WINNING THE drag good job !!!!!!
MAZDA 3 !
This made me want the Mazda3 Turbo more than anything else 😭
I own a 22 WRX and it's objectively better than the previous generation mechanically
... now looks wise, it's subjective. It's a great platform to build on in my opinion.
Jame with the Churchill quote at the end, lol, it had me rolling laughing!