The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
€ 28,600

€ 37,600

€ 28,600
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 16 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
166.9
106.3
182.9
166.9 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
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.53 %

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)
CBBB, CFGB
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
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 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
139 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 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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18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
18.64 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
42 mpg
combined
235 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
235 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
33 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
665 mi
Range
2672 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
665 mi
2672 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
19 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
19 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
35 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








30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft