The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 25,800
€ 25,900
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid is 9.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.7
68.7
79.9
55.9
69.5
77
68.7 in
Width
69.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
175.6
101.5
165.9
175.6 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.42 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
XW3
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
60 mpg
city
23 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
455 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
73.9 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).
142.1 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
