The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

€ 34,900
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 3.2
€ 36,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 3.2 is 10.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
Audi A3 3.2
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
69.5 in
Width
68.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
176.4
165.9 in
Length
176.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 3.2
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.24 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

General

Audi A3 3.2
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
8P
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Audi A3 3.2
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

Audi A3 3.2
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 3.2
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
18 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
396 mi
Range
1332 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
39.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 3.2
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft