The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
€ 25,000

€ 37,600

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 17 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
Audi A3 2.0 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
165.9
106.3
182.9
165.9 in
Length
182.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.98 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 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)
BKD
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
129 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
196 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
196 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
31 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
600 mi
Range
2226 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
2226 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
22.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
22.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
45 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
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