The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 25,800
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 31,700
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 2.0 TDI is 8.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70
77.4
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)
68.7
79.9
70 in
Width
68.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)
106.3
175.6
166.8 in
Length
175.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3979 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.52 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
8V
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
145 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16.62 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
46 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
717 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
73.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
73.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft