The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 28,500

€ 26,700

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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
169
178.7 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.41 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
XW5
Generation
8P
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
CAYC
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
104 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
121 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
30 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
71 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
76 mpg
city
48 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
810 mi
Range
795 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
810 mi
795 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
62.4 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).
88.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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