The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
€ 36,600

€ 22,800

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 Plug-In Hybrid is 9.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58.7
68.7
80.5
55.9
70
77.4
68.7 in
Width
70 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176.4
102.4
166.8
176.4 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.66 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
XW3
Generation
8V
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1332 mi
Range
598 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
98.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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