The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 32,300

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
58.7
68.7
80.5
56.1
70.3
77.4
68.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
175.6
103.8
169.8
175.6 in
Length
169.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.87 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
XW3
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.3 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
26.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
city
56 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
717 mi
Range
777 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
82.2 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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