The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)
€ 27,900

€ 25,800

€ 27,900
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 DPF is 9.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
106.3
175.6
165.9 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
8P
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
138 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.96 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
31 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
579 mi
Range
717 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
717 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
73.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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








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