The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 37,600

€ 23,900

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 17.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
165.5
182.9 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.02 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
XW5
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 2.0 FSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
2672 mi
Range
444 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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