The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
€ 30,000

€ 36,600

€ 30,000
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 7.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
56
69.5
78.5
58.7
68.7
80.5
69.5 in
Width
68.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169
106.3
176.4
169 in
Length
176.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
8P
Generation
XW3
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
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
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
134 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
258 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
139 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
42 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
684 mi
Range
1332 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
684 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
39.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft