The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 28,500

€ 35,800

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
57.9
69.3
81.9
56
69.5
78.5
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
106.3
178.7
101.5
168.7
178.7 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.59 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
XW5
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
69 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
71 mpg
city
18 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
786 mi
Range
396 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Environmental Impact
64.4 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).
178.2 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 4
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft








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