The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 25,800

€ 30,000

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.66 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
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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 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
60 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
717 mi
Range
665 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








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