The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 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 26.6 cm longer, 2 cm narrower and 6.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1490
1745
2045
1421
1765
1957
1745 mm
Width
1765 mm
2045 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1490 mm
Height
1421 mm
2700
4480
2578
4214
4480 mm
Length
4214 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.67 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
XW3
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
142 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
142 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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11.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
11.19 kg/bhp
13.17 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
135 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
135 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
1332 mi
Range
697 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
49 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
340 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
443 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1543 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L