The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 37,600

€ 24,700

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 16.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
57.9
69.3
82.1
55.9
70
77.4
69.3 in
Width
70 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
182.9
102.4
166.8
182.9 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
838 lb
23.68 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
XW5
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 1.2 TFSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.01 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
25.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
2672 mi
Range
621 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
19 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).
94.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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