The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (03 - 05) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 21,000
€ 37,200
€ 21,000
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 1.9 TDI 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 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.64 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
8P
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
116 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
29.04 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
No data
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
48 mpg
mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
37 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
697 mi
Range
No data
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
697 mi
mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
No data
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
100.7 kWh
0 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
47 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
