The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (04 - 05)
€ 25,800
€ 24,700
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 TDI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
717 mi
Range
632 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
121.3 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
