The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08)
€ 26,800

€ 20,000

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6
58.7
68.7
80.5
55.9
69.5
77
68.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.5 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 1.6
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.43 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
60 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
482 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
482 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6
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