The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 28,200

€ 23,100

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 11.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
57.9
69.3
81.9
55.9
69.5
77
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
178.7
101.5
166.9
178.7 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.23 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
XW5
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
78 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
76 mpg
city
33 mpg
81 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
890 mi
Range
610 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
890 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
56.8 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).
106.1 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
56.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
113 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft