The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 36,600

€ 24,500

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 7.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
58.7
68.7
80.5
56
69.5
78.5
68.7 in
Width
69.5 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.7 in
Height
56 in
106.3
176.4
101.5
169
176.4 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
XW3
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1332 mi
Range
759 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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