The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 36,600

€ 20,600

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 Plug-In Hybrid is 10.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6
58.7
68.7
80.5
55.9
69.5
77
68.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176.4
101.5
165.5
176.4 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.34 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6
XW3
Generation
8P
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1332 mi
Range
450 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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