The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 28,200

€ 27,600

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.9
69.3
81.9
55.9
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
178.7
102.4
166.8
178.7 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.01 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
XW5
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
78 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
76 mpg
city
50 mpg
81 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
890 mi
Range
777 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
890 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
56.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
113 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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