The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
€ 22,800

€ 37,600

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is 16.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
55.9
70
77.4
57.9
69.3
82.1
70 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
102.4
166.8
106.3
182.9
166.8 in
Length
182.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
783 lb
22.13 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
8V
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
126 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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22.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.97 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
235 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
235 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
36 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
598 mi
Range
2672 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
2672 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
98.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
19 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
19 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft