The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 25,800

€ 22,300

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 10.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
165.5
175.6 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.56 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
XW3
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
60 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
495 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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