The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 25,800
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
Audi A3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
55.9
69.5
77
58.7
68.7
79.9
69.5 in
Width
68.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
166.9
106.3
175.6
166.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.81 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
8P
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
25 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
503 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
717 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
73.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
73.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft
