The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 20,600
€ 37,200
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 17.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
Audi A3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
55.9
69.5
77
57.9
69.3
82.1
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
182.9
165.5 in
Length
182.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.13 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
8P
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in 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
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In 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 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
114 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
No data
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
22 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
450 mi
Range
No data
Audi A3 1.6
450 mi
mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
144 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).
No data
Audi A3 1.6
144 kWh
0 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
47 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
