The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 36,600

€ 26,700

€ 36,600
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 Plug-In Hybrid is 24.3 cm longer, 3.2 cm narrower and 6.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1490
1745
2045
1421
1777
1966
1745 mm
Width
1777 mm
2045 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1490 mm
Height
1421 mm
2700
4480
2601
4237
4480 mm
Length
4237 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
175 kg
11.67 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
XW3
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
142 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
142 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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11.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.74 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
11.19 kg/bhp
12.74 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
135 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
135 mpg
72 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
No data
city
59 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
1332 mi
Range
797 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
49 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
340 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
443 L
Boot Capacity
365 L









1543 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L