The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
€ 24,800
€ 37,600
€ 24,800
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 14.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
56
69.5
78.5
57.9
69.3
82.1
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
168.7
106.3
182.9
168.7 in
Length
182.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
8P
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
137 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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19.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
19.82 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
196 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
196 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
475 mi
Range
2226 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
2226 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
22.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
45 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
