The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 37,600

€ 23,600

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 16 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
57.9
69.3
82.1
55.9
69.5
77
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
182.9
101.5
166.9
182.9 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.57 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
XW5
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 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
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 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 1.9 TDI e
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
101 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
2672 mi
Range
759 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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