The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
€ 28,800

€ 37,600

€ 28,800
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 2.0 TDI DPF 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 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.49 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
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
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
138 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.49 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
196 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
40 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
579 mi
Range
2226 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
2226 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In 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).
22.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
22.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
45 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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